Tom Lehrer

Tom Lehrer is an American musician, singer-songwriter, satirist, and mathematician, known for his pithy and humorous songs.

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Profession :

Mathematician

Birthday :

April 9, 1928

Star Sign :

Aries

Age :

97

Birthplace :

New York, New York

Thomas Andrew Lehrer, an American musician, singer-songwriter, satirist, and mathematician, rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s with his witty and humorous songs that often parodied popular musical styles. Some of his most renowned works include “The Elements”, “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park”, and “The Masochism Tango”. In addition to his musical career, Lehrer contributed songs to the educational children’s TV series “The Electric Company” and briefly taught mathematics at MIT during the 1960s. Despite his success, he turned down offers to work on Broadway and write for television comedy shows.