Burton Lane

Born: 1912-02-02

Biography

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

Known For

Royal Wedding
Cocoanut Grove
Wells Fargo
Ship Ahoy
Blond Cheat
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Finian's Rainbow
Dancing Lady
Hollywood Canteen

Top Movie Credits

Royal Wedding Music
Cocoanut Grove Songs
Wells Fargo Songs
Ship Ahoy Songs
Blond Cheat Original Music Composer
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Original Music Composer
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Songs
Finian's Rainbow Songs
Dancing Lady Songs
Hollywood Canteen Songs