Edward Heyman

Personal Info

Know For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1907-03-14 (74 years old)

Deathday

1981-10-16

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Edward Heyman

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward Heyman (March 14, 1907 – October 16, 1981) was an American lyricist and producer, best known for his lyrics to "Body and Soul," "When I Fall in Love," and "For Sentimental Reasons." He also contributed to a number of songs for films. Heyman studied at the University of Michigan where he had an early start on his career writing college musicals. After graduating from college Heyman moved back to New York City where he started working with a number of experienced musicians like Victor Young ("When I Fall in Love"), Dana Suesse, ("You Oughta Be in Pictures") and Johnny Green ("Body and Soul," "Out o...

Production

1929

1936

Anything Goes

as Lyricist

1948

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