Charles Strouse(1928-2025)

Music Department
Composer
Actor

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Words and Music by Jerry Herman (2007)

Charles Strouse was born on 7 June 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Bonnie et Clyde (1967), Annie (1982) and Deadpool 2 (2018). He was married to Barbara Siman. He died on 15 May 2025 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total

Known for

Bonnie et Clyde

7.7

Composer(music composed by)

1967

Annie

6.6

Music Department

1982

Deadpool 2

7.6

Soundtrack("Tomorrow")

2018

The Lego Ninjago Movie

6.1

Soundtrack("It's the Hard-Knock Life")

2017

Credits

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Music Department

Children of the Wind
Short
- music by
- 2015
Annie
5.4
- music
- 2014
Sia: You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
6.8
Music Video
- music by
- 2014
Bye Bye Birdie
Short
- music by
- 2012
Annie
6.7
TV Movie
- music by
- 1999
Jay-Z: Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
5.9
Music Video
- music by
- 1998
Bye Bye Birdie
5.8
TV Movie
- music by
- 1995
Les nouvelles aventures d'Annie
5.0
TV Movie
- music by: From "Annie"
- 1995
Charlie, mon héros
6.8
- composer: original songs
- 1989
HBO Storybook Musicals
7.7
TV Series
- composer: songs
- 1987
Archie Bunker's Place
6.4
TV Series
- composer: opening theme
- composer: opening theme "Those Were the Days"
- 1979–1983
Annie
6.6
- music by
- 1982
Lights! Camera! Annie!: The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical
7.9
TV Movie
- music: from "Annie"
- 1982
Just Tell Me What You Want
5.4
- orchestrator
- 1980
All in the family
8.4
TV Series
- composer: opening theme "Those Were the Days"
- composer: opening theme
- 1971–1979

Composer

Annie Live!
6.6
TV Movie
- Composer
- 2021
Morgen is er zon
Short
- Composer
- 2016
Spirit Young Performers Company: You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
Music Video
- Composer
- 2014
Spirit Young Performers Company: It's the Hard Knock Life
Music Video
- Composer
- 2014
A Broadway Lullaby
Short
- Composer
- 2012
A Child's Garden of Verses
7.1
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1992
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
6.7
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1990
Ein Abend für zwei Komödianten
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1982
Annie
6.6
- Composer
- 1982
Just Tell Me What You Want
5.4
- Composer
- 1980
Dorothy
8.4
TV Series
- Composer
- 1979
It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman!
3.8
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1975
Applause
6.8
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1973
Replay
7.8
Short
- Composer
- 1970
Le reptile
6.8
- Composer
- 1970

Actor

Videos1

Trailer 3:38

Words and Music by Jerry Herman

Personal details

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Official sites
- Discogs
- France's national library catalogue
Born
- June 7, 1928
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died
- May 15, 2025
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Undisclosed)
Spouse
- Barbara SimanSeptember 23, 1962 - February 16, 2023 (her death, 4 children)
Children
Parents
Relatives
- David Charles Strouse(Sibling)
Other works
His musical, "Rags", was performed at the Candelight Dinner Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Cast included Ann Arvia.
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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Trivia
He was working as a rehearsal pianist for a Harold Arlen-Johnny Mercer show called "Saratoga". The stage manager, Edward V. Padula, had heard one of Strouse's "Green Mansions" songs. Padula needed a composer for an idea he had for a musical about teenagers. It became "Bye Bye Birdie". Strouse not only composed the music, he played piano for the auditions.

Quotes
I never said to myself, "How will I ever top this?". That never even occurred to me. I mean, I like things to be a success, but the main thing is to keep working.