Don Black, British lyricist. Recipient 2 Tony awards, 1995, Oscar (song Born Free), 5 Academy award nominations, 3 Tony nominations, Golden Globe award, 5 Ivor Novello awards; named to Order of British Empire, 1999. Member British Academy Songwriters Composers and Authors (vice president), Royal Automobile Club.
Background
Black, Don was born on June 21, 1938 in London. Son of Morris and Betsy (Kersh) Blackstone.
Career
Member development committee Soho Theatre Company. Director Kings Head Theatre, Islington, England.
Achievements
Membership
Member British Academy Songwriters Composers and Authors (vice president), Royal Automobile Club.
Interests
Snooker.
Connections
Married Shirley K. Berg, July 12, 1958. Children: Grant Howard, Clive Darren.
Recipient 2 Tony awards, 1995, Oscar (song Born Free), 5 Academy award nominations, 3 Tony nominations, Golden Globe award, 5 Ivor Novello awards. Named to Order of British Empire, 1999.
Recipient 2 Tony awards, 1995, Oscar (song Born Free), 5 Academy award nominations, 3 Tony nominations, Golden Globe award, 5 Ivor Novello awards. Named to Order of British Empire, 1999.