Burton Lane
Known for

Sound

Credits

46

Gender

Man

Birthday

2 Feb 1912

Day of death

5 Jan 1997 (84)

Place of birth

Also known as

Burton Lane

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
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2004Judy Garland: By MyselfSelf - Composer (archive sound)
1991The Fred Astaire SongbookSelf
1971Great PerformancesSelf
1934Strictly DynamiteLupe's Accompanist (uncredited)
1930Hell's AngelsBit Role (uncredited)
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2007Royal Wedding: June, Judy and JaneMusic
1981Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser RevuedSongs
1970On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverSongs
1970On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverOriginal Music Composer
1968Finian's RainbowSongs
1960The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnSongs
1957Affair in HavanaWriter
1957DuPont Show of the MonthOriginal Music Composer
1955Jupiter's DarlingOriginal Music Composer
1955Jupiter's DarlingSongs
1953Give a Girl a BreakSongs
1951Royal WeddingSongs
1951Royal WeddingMusic
1948Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'Songs
1944Hollywood CanteenSongs
1944Rainbow IslandSongs
1943Du Barry was a LadySongs
1942Ship AhoySongs
1942Panama HattieSongs
1941Babes on BroadwaySongs
1941Las Vegas NightsSongs
1940Dancing on a DimeSongs
1940SeventeenSongs
1939Some Like It HotSongs
1939She Married a CopSongs
1938Spawn of the NorthSongs
1938College SwingSongs
1938Blond CheatOriginal Music Composer
1938Cocoanut GroveSongs
1937Wells FargoSongs
1937Her Husband LiesSongs
1937Artists & ModelsSongs
1936College HolidaySongs
1936Hideaway GirlSongs
1935RecklessSongs
1935Here Comes the BandSongs
1934PalookaSongs
1934Kid MillionsSongs
1934Bottoms UpSongs
1934Strictly DynamiteSongs
1933Dancing LadySongs