
Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable English-language songs of the 20th century. With George, he wrote more than a dozen Broadway shows, featuring songs such as "I Got Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "The Man I Love", and "Someone to Watch Over Me". He was also responsible, along with DuBose Heyward, for the libretto to George's opera Porgy and Bess.
Ira Gershwin is also known as Israel Gershovitz, Arthur Francis.
Ira Gershwin was born on December 6, 1896.
Ira Gershwin is 86 years old.
Ira Gershwin passed away on August 17, 1983.
Ira Gershwin works as Lyricist.
Ira Gershwin performs in Japanese.
Ira Gershwin is from Manhattan, New York, United States.