Cy Coleman

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Cy Coleman

Born June 14, 1929 · New York City, New York, USA

Died November 18, 2004 · aged 75

Cy Coleman (born Seymour Kaufman; June 14, 1929 – November 18, 2004) was an American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist. Coleman was born Seymour Kaufman in New York City, to Eastern European Jewish parents, and was raised in the Bronx. His mother, Ida (née Prizent) was an apartment landlady and his father was a brickmason. He was a child prodigy who gave piano recitals at venues such as Stei…

Known For

Family BusinessFamily Business · 1989
Family Business
★ 5.71989
MovieCrimeDrama
Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
The Art of LoveThe Art of Love · 1965
The Art of Love
★ 5.51965
MovieComedy
Struggling artist fakes his own death so his works will increase in value.
Father GooseFather Goose · 1964
Father Goose
★ 7.01964
MovieAdventureComedy
During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
Sweet CharitySweet Charity · 1969
Sweet Charity
★ 6.91969
MovieComedyRomance
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it.
PowerPower · 1986
Power
★ 5.81986
MovieDrama
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Sweet CharitySweet Charity · 2006
Sweet Charity
2006
MovieMusicComedy
Brazilian adaptation of the Broadway classic starring Claudia Raia and filmed live in São Paulo
Garbo TalksGarbo Talks · 1984
Garbo Talks
★ 6.31984
MovieComedyDrama
When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo. Gilbert, wanting to do this last thing for her, sets out on a wild goose chase through the streets of New York City to track down the iconic star, at the expense of his personal life and much to the chagrin of his wife, Lisa. Can he find Garbo before it's too late?
Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My SoulShirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul · 1976
Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul
1976
MovieMusicComedy
Musical Special featuring Shirley MacLaine in her tribute to chorus dancers, colloquially known as "gypsies." Produced by Cy Coleman and Fred Ebb, the special uses a self-referential show business plot in which the star rehearses for her television special about the life of a dancer. MacLaine performed a wide range of songs including "Lucy's Back in Town," during which Lucille Ball made a "surprise" appearance. The program won Outstanding Special: Comedy-Variety or Music at that year's Emmys as well as awards for writing (Ebb), music composition (Coleman), and choreography (Tony Charmoli).

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