Lester Lee Explained
| Lester Lee |
| Birth Date: | 7 November 1903 |
| Birth Place: | New York, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Composer |
| Spouse: | Elpha Lee[1] |
| Children: | 2 |
Lester Lee (November 7, 1903 – June 19, 1956) was an American composer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Song for the film Miss Sadie Thompson.[2] He was also the co-writer of "Pennsylvania Polka".
Lee died in June 1956 of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 52.[3] [4]
Selected filmography
Notes and References
- Book: 'Pennsylvania Polka' Composer Is Dead. Kentucky New Era. June 20, 1956. October 14, 2021. Google Books.
- Web site: The 26th Academy Awards (1954) Nominees and Winners. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 4 October 2014 . October 14, 2021.
- News: Lester Lee, Composer, Is Dead At 51. Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. June 21, 1956. October 14, 2021. 4. Newspapers.com.
- News: Rites Tomorrow For Lester Lee. Valley Times. North Hollywood, California. June 20, 1956. October 14, 2021. 2. Newspapers.com.
