Gus Levene | |
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| Birth name | Gershun Levene |
| Born | July 11, 1911 Dallas, Texas |
| Died | February 9, 1979 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation(s) | Arranger, composer, orchestrator, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, violin, viola |
| Years active | 1932–1979 |
Gus Levene, born Gershun Levene (July 11, 1911 – February 9, 1979), was an American arranger, composer, orchestrator and guitarist. In the mid-1940s, he was one of the top network radio arrangers. Levene is best remembered for his work as an arranger for Dean Martin and orchestration for numerous Hollywood film productions, including the 1956 hit film The King and I.