Marvin Hamlisch

Biography

Marvin Hamlisch was a child prodigy who began composing at age five and was accepted into the Juilliard School Pre-College Division by age seven. A versatile composer and conductor, he won an EGOT – Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards – making him one of only two people to have achieved this feat alongside Richard Rodgers. His musical tastes were shaped by classic shows like My Fair Lady and West Side Story.