Michael Colgrass Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 23, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Michael Colgrass Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Michael Colgrass Facts

Full Name	Michael Colgrass
Birthdate	April 22, 1932
Birth Place	Illinois
Age (in 2024)	92 Years Old
Zodiac	Taurus
Occupation	Composer

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Michael Colgrass Age & Birthday

Michael Colgrass is best known as Composer who has born on April 22, 1932 in Illinois. Currently, Michael Colgrass is 92 years, 7 months and 1 days old. Michael Colgrass will celebrate 93rd birthday on Tuesday, 22nd of April 2025. Below the countdown to Michael Colgrass upcoming birthday.

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Michael Colgrass Biography

About

Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award winner known for his work with ensembles like the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and The Metropolitan Opera. His original compositions included "Crossworlds" from 2002, "Side by Side" from 2007, and "Pan Trio" from 2008.

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in percussion performance and composition. He broke through in Chicago, establishing himself as a jazz musician from 1944 to 1949.

Trivia

He won an Emmy Award in 1982 for "Soundings: The Music of Michael Colgrass," a PBS documentary. His 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Music was for "Déjà vu," a symphonic piece.

Family Life

His son Neal became an editor, journalist, and screenwriter.

Associated With

He organized the percussion sections for recordings and premieres of works by John Cage, Elliott Carter, Edgard Varèse, and Harry Partch in the early years of his career.

Top Asked Questions about Michael Colgrass

How old is Michael Colgrass in 2024?

Michael Colgrass is 92 years old today.

When was Michael Colgrass born?

Michael Colgrass was born on April 22, 1932 in Illinois.

What is Michael Colgrass zodiac sign?

Michael Colgrass zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was Michael Colgrass best known for?

Michael Colgrass was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Michael Colgrass's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Michael Colgrass's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Michael Colgrass was born on Friday, 113^th day / 16^th week of 1932
Michael Colgrass has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Michael Colgrass birthday is XXII.IV.MCMXXXII
Michael Colgrass's birthstone is Diamond
Michael Colgrass's birth flower is Sweet pea that symbolize egard, youth & purity
Michael Colgrass age in year is 92 years old
Michael Colgrass age in month is 1111 months old
Michael Colgrass age in day is 33818 days old
Michael Colgrass age in hour is 811632 hours old
Michael Colgrass age in minute is 48697920 minutes old
Michael Colgrass age in second is 2921875200 seconds old
Next Michael Colgrass birthday is on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025
Michael Colgrass age in next birthday (2025) is 93 years old
Learn more interesting facts about April 22, 1932 birthday

Historical Events on Michael Colgrass Birthday (April 22)

Below are historical events that coincided with Michael Colgrass's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1945	World War II: Prisoners at the Jasenovac concentration camp revolt. Five hundred twenty are killed and around eighty escape.
1945	World War II: Sachsenhausen concentration camp is liberated by soldiers of the Red Army and Polish First Army.
1948	Arab-Israeli War: The port city of Haifa is captured by Jewish forces.
1951	Korean War: The Chinese People's Volunteer Army begin assaulting positions defended by the Royal Australian Regiment and the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry at the Battle of Kapyong.
1954	Red Scare: Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army-McCarthy hearings begins.
1969	British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston wins the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race and completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
1969	The formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) is announced at a mass rally in Calcutta.
1970	The first Earth Day is celebrated.
1974	Pan Am Flight 812 crashes on approach to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, killing all 107 people on board.
1977	Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
1992	A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing 206.
1993	Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in Well Hall, Eltham.
2005	Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologizes for Japan's war record.
2016	The Paris Agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming.
2020	Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Victoria Police history.
1962	The birth of Danièle Sauvageau, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
1963	The birth of Rosalind Gill, English sociologist and academic
1966	The birth of Mickey Morandini, American baseball player and manager
1967	The birth of David J. C. MacKay, English physicist, engineer, and academic (d. 2016)
1970	The birth of Regine Velasquez, Filipino singer and actress
1976	The birth of Dan Cloutier, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
1978	The birth of Paul Malakwen Kosgei, Kenyan runner and coach
1979	The birth of Zoltán Gera, Hungarian international footballer and manager
1979	The birth of Daniel Johns, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
1980	The birth of Quincy Timberlake, Kenyan-Australian activist, engineer, and politician
1982	The birth of Kaká, Brazilian footballer
1983	The birth of Sam W. Heads, English-American entomologist and palaeontologist
1983	The birth of Shkëlzen Shala, Albanian entrepreneur and veganism activist
1990	The birth of Machine Gun Kelly, American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor
1991	The birth of Danni Wyatt, English cricketer
2006	The death of Henriette Avram, American computer scientist and academic (b. 1919)
2006	The death of Alida Valli, Italian actress (b. 1921)
2007	The death of Juanita Millender-McDonald, American educator and politician (b. 1938)
2009	The death of Jack Cardiff, British cinematographer, director and photographer (b. 1914)
2010	The death of Richard Barrett, American lawyer and activist (b. 1943)
2012	The death of George Rathmann, American chemist, biologist, and businessman (b. 1927)
2013	The death of Richie Havens, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941)
2013	The death of Lalgudi Jayaraman, Indian violinist and composer (b. 1930)
2013	The death of Robert Suderburg, American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1936)
2014	The death of Oswaldo Vigas, Venezuelan painter (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Dick Balharry, Scottish environmentalist and photographer (b. 1937)
2017	The death of Donna Leanne Williams, Australian writer, artist, and activist (b. 1963)
2020	The death of Shirley Knight, American actress (b. 1936)
2021	The death of Adrian Garrett, American professional baseball player (b. 1943)
2022	The death of Guy Lafleur, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1951)

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