Paul Francis Webster was born on December 20, 1907 in New York City, NY. He was the son of Myron Webster and Pauline Stonehill Webster. As a young man, he showed a talent for music and a passion for writing lyrics.
After serving in the Navy, Webster moved to New York and became a dance instructor. However, he soon realized that his true passion lay in songwriting. He began writing songs for various artists and quickly gained a reputation for his talent.
Webster's big break came when he wrote the hit song "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" for jazz legend Duke Ellington. The song was a huge success and catapulted Webster to fame in the music industry.
Throughout his career, Webster wrote some of Hollywood's most memorable songs. He won a total of three Academy Awards for Best Original Song and was nominated an impressive 14 times. Some of his most famous songs include "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" and "The Shadow of Your Smile."
Webster was a private individual who kept his personal life out of the spotlight. He was married to his wife, Eleanor, for many years, and the couple had two children together.
Paul Francis Webster passed away on March 18, 1984, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music. His songs continue to be celebrated and performed to this day, solidifying his place in music history as one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
Webster's contributions to the music industry have not gone unnoticed. He has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and his influence can still be felt in the world of music today.