American composer, also known as Dick Rodgers (28 June 1902 in New York, New York, USA - 30 December 1979 in New York, New York, USA) Father of [a1366436], grandfather of [a1716999]. Considered one of America's most influential composers, as he wrote the music to many successful musical plays for screen and theatre, from 1919 to 1943 in collaboration with [a=Lorenz Hart] and from 1943 to 1960 in collaboration with [a=Oscar Hammerstein II]. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. ** do not confuse…