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Jonathan Larson (1960–1996)

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Jonathan Larson was born in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County to a Jewish family. Since he was little he was exposed to the performing arts as music and theater. He played the trumpet and tuba in his high school band, was involved in his school's choir and took formal piano lessons. His early musical influences were rock musicians such as Elton John and Billy Joel... See full bio »

Born:

in Mount Vernon, New York, USA

Died:

(age 35) in New York City, New York, USA
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2013 Ànima (TV series)
– Episode #6.17 (2013) (writer: "T'abrigaré")
 
2012 Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony (TV special) (writer: "No Day But Today")
 
2011 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Round Six (2011) (music: "Seasons of Love" / lyrics: "Seasons of Love")
 
2011 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
– Top 12 Perform (2011) (writer: "Out Tonight")
 
2011 The Office (TV series)
– Michael's Last Dundies (2011) (writer: "Remember to Call")
 
2011 Glee (TV series)
– Comeback (2011) (music: "Take Me or Leave Me" - uncredited / lyrics: "Take Me or Leave Me" - uncredited)
 
2009 Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W Bush (TV movie) (writer: "Seasons of Love" / as Jonathan D. Larson)
 
2008 The Big Bang Theory (TV series)
– The Loobenfeld Decay (2008) (music: "Out Tonight" / lyrics: "Out Tonight")
 
2005 Rent (writer: "Seasons of Love", "Rent", "You'll See", "One Song Glory", "Light My Candle", "Today 4 U", "Tango: Maureen", "Life Support", "Another Day/No Day But Today reprise", "Out Tonight", "Will I?", "Santa Fe", "I'll Cover You", "Over the Moon", "La Vie Boheme", "I Should Tell You", "Take Me or Leave Me", "Without You", "Goodbye Love", "What You Own", "Finale A", "Your Eyes", "Finale B/No Day But Today", "Seasons of Love B Reprise", "La Vie Boheme B Reprise", "I'll Cover You Reprise/Seasons Of Love")
 
2001 Great Performances (TV series)
– My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) (music: "Seasons of Love" / lyrics: "Seasons of Love")
 
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2008 Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (book)
 
2005 Rent (book of musical play)
 
1996 Away We Go! (video short)
 
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2006 No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (video documentary)
 
1996 Away We Go! (video short)
 
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2008 Currents (short) (viola)
 
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1996 Away We Go! (video short)
 
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1996 Away We Go! (video short)
Elevator passenger
 
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2005 Rent (grateful thanks)
 
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2011 HBO Boxing After Dark (TV series)
Himself - Interpreter
– Episode dated 3 September 2011 (2011) … Himself - Interpreter
 
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2006 No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Broadway: The American Musical (TV series documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2011-2012 Season) His musical, "Rent," was performed at the American Theater Company and About Face Theatres both in Chicago, Illinois. David Hyman was costume designer. See more »

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Personal Quote:

With this work I celebrate my friends and the many others who continue to fulfill their dreams and to live their lives in the shadow of AIDS. In these dangerous times, where it seems the world is ripping apart at the seams, we can all learn how to survive from those who stare death squarely in the face every day... See more »

Trivia:

Postumously won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for the musical Rent, which is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Bohème.". See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Aquarius