| Birth Day | June 27, 1922 |
| Birth Place | Ohio |
| Age | 101 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
George Walker, a renowned composer hailing from Ohio, is set to achieve great financial success as his net worth is projected to reach an impressive $14 million by the year 2024. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have made him a notable figure in the world of composition. Walker's innovative approach to music has garnered widespread recognition, leading to a significant influence on the industry. As his wealth continues to grow, George Walker remains focused on creating beautiful and impactful compositions that touch the hearts of audiences worldwide.
African-American Composer who won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Music for "Lilacs." He was commissioned by major ensembles in the United States including the Boston Symphony.
He was introduced to the piano at age five, and he was enrolled in the Oberlin Conservatory when he was 14.
He was named to North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 1997. It was presented by then-Governor Jim Hunt.
He fathered two sons: Violinist and Composer Gregory Walker and Playwright Ian Walker.
He won the Pulitzer Prize for Music 24 years after Elliott Carter was given the same honor in 1973.
