Deems Taylor
Acting
Born December 22, 1885 — Died July 3, 1966
From New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Joseph Deems Taylor
Biography
Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music". The Deems Taylor Awards were established by the American Society...
