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

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Royal Wedding
Hell's Angels
Dancing Lady
Finian's Rainbow
Du Barry Was a Lady
Give a Girl a Break
Wells Fargo
Hollywood Canteen
Panama Hattie

Top Movie Credits

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Original Music Composer
Hell's Angels Bit Role (uncredited)