Albert Hague facts for kids

Albert Hague (born Albert Marcuse) was a talented German-American songwriter, composer, and actor. He was born on October 13, 1920, and passed away on November 12, 2001. He is well-known for his music in famous shows and movies, and for his acting roles.

Albert Hague's Early Life

Albert Hague was born in Berlin, Germany. His father, Harry Marcuse, was a psychiatrist and a very talented musician. His mother, Mimi, was a chess champion.

When Albert was young, his family left Germany. They moved to Rome to escape the dangers of the time. In 1939, Albert came to America. His sister, who lived in Ohio, helped him get a music scholarship at the University of Cincinnati.

After finishing college in 1942, Albert Hague joined the United States Army. He played in a special service band during World War II.

Albert Hague's Career in Music and Acting

Albert Hague was a very busy and creative person. He wrote music for many popular Broadway shows. These included Plain and Fancy (1955) and Redhead (1959).

Famous Songs and TV Shows

He also wrote many well-known songs. Some of his famous songs are "Young and Foolish" and "Look Who's in Love."

Albert Hague was the composer for the TV cartoon How the Grinch Stole Christmas. He also wrote some songs for the musical version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000.

Besides music, Albert Hague was also an actor. He is most famous for playing Benjamin Shorofsky. This was the music teacher in the TV series Fame. He first played this role in the Fame movie. He also had a small part in the movie Space Jam (1996). In that film, he played a psychiatrist.

Performing with His Wife

Albert Hague and his wife, Renee, sometimes performed together. They had a cabaret act called "Hague and Hague: His Hits and His Mrs." Later, in 1998, they called it "Still Young and Foolish." They performed in famous places like Carnegie Hall.

Albert Hague's Personal Life and Death

Albert Hague was married to Renee Orin. She was an actress and singer. They often worked together on projects. They were married in 1951 and had two children. Renee passed away in August 2000 at age 73.

Albert Hague died at age 81 in November 2001. He passed away from cancer at a hospital in Marina del Rey, California.

Albert Hague's Film Roles

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