Roger Edens
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About
One of MGM's greatest musical minds during Hollywood's Golden Era. He worked as a songwriter, arranger, and supervisor on many musical pictures.
Before Fame
He went to Hollywood with Ethel Merman, writing and arranging her musical work.
Trivia
He was on the piano at the audition of a young and formed a friendship with her that resulted, three years later, in his arranging the music for two musical starring Garland.
Family Life
He was born in Hillsboro, Texas, both of his parents of Scots-Irish descent.
Associated With
He did an adaptation of "You Made Me Love You," which was written for Judy Garland to perform at Clark Gable's birthday party.
