Background
Green, John W. was born on October 10, 1908 in New York City. Son of Vivian and Irma (Jellenik) Green.
Green, John W. was born on October 10, 1908 in New York City. Son of Vivian and Irma (Jellenik) Green.
Student, Horace Mann School, New York City. AB, Harvard University, 1928.
Arranger for Guy Lombardo, 1927. Accompianist for Gertrude Lawrence, Ethel Merman, James Melton, 1931-1933. Performer Symphony Hall, Boston, 1932, Lewisohn Stadium, 1933, British Broadcasting Corporation Orchestra, London.
Arranger, composer, conductor Paramount's Eastern studios, 1930-1932. Organized dance band on tour, 1933-1940. Recording artist, since 1932.
Composer, museum director motion pictures Hollywood, California, since 1942. Composer, conductor weekly radio program The Man Called X, 1947-1948. General music director Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, 1949-1958.
Producer television films Desilu.
Chairman board emeritus Young Musicians Foundation. Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (life member. Co-chairman music branch, board governors 1976), American Society of Composers, American Guild Authors and Composers (council since 1969, vice president since 1977), Dramatists' Guild, American Federation Musicians, Parent-Teachers Association (life), Screen Composers Association United States of America (president 1965-1972).
Clubs: Harvard (New York City). Harvard of Southern California.
Married Bonnie (Bunny) Waters, November 20, 1943. Children– Barbara, Kathe, Kim.