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William Ludwig
William Ludwig may refer to: * William Ludwig (screenwriter) * William Ludwig (baritone) William Ludwig (born William Ledwidge) (15 July 1847 – 25 December 1923) was an Irish operatic baritone who rose to fame in the second half of the nineteenth century. He was famous as an interpreter of Wagner, becoming in Britain and the Unit ... * William F. Ludwig, Sr., American percussionist and founder of Ludwig Drums {{hndis, Ludwig, William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Ludwig (screenwriter)
William Ludwig (May 16, 1912 – February 7, 1999) was an American screenwriter. Ludwig graduated from Columbia University in 1932. He was a member of the Philolexian Society at Columbia. In 1937 he joined MGM and his first screenplay was '' Love Finds Andy Hardy''. He won, with Sonya Levien, an Oscar for "Best Writing, Story and Screenplay" in 1955 for ''Interrupted Melody''. He remained a contract writer at MGM for 20 years, an industry record. Other notable works include the screenplay for the 1955 production of ''Oklahoma! ''Oklahoma!'' is the first musical written by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, ''Green Grow the Lilacs''. Set in farm country outside the town of Claremore, Indian Territory, in 1906, it tell ...''. He died of complications from Parkinson disease. References External links * 1912 births 1999 deaths Writers from New York City American male screenwriters Columbia College (New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Ludwig (baritone)
William Ludwig (born William Ledwidge) (15 July 1847 – 25 December 1923) was an Irish operatic baritone who rose to fame in the second half of the nineteenth century. He was famous as an interpreter of Wagner, becoming in Britain and the United States the definitive Dutchman. He later became an equally famous concert artist. His most active period was from 1874 to 1908. Early life Born in Dublin, Ireland, his father was a chorister, music teacher and music copyist. He was educated at the National Schools, Marlborough Street, where he received musical instruction from John W. Glover. He attended O'Connell School in North Richmond Street and often sang in the monastery chapel. He came under the influence of Brother Swan and later entered a solicitor's office. He sang for a time in the choir of St. Paul's Church, Arran Quay, with Mr. J. J. Fagan, his life-long friend. His first lessons were from Richard Vincent O'Brien (father of Vincent O'Brien). He sang in University Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |