People > Biographies > Entertainment Biographies > P

Itzhak Perlman

concert violinist
Born: 8/31/1945
Birthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel

Concert violinist who fought childhood polio and went on to be one of the most respected musicians of the 20th century. He is known for his brilliant technique and success with 19th- and 20th-century works.


Fact Monster/Information Please® Database, © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Elizabeth PerkinsPRhea Perlman

More on Itzhak Perlman from Fact Monster:

  • Itzhak Perlman - Perlman, Itzhak Perlman, Itzhak, 1945–, Israeli musician, one of the greatest violinists of ...
  • 1980 Grammy Awards - 1980 Grammy Awards Record of the Year “Sailing,” Christopher Cross Album of the Year ...
  • Small Wonders - Synopsis, rating, and other information
  • 1978 Grammy Awards - 1978 Grammy Awards Record of the Year “Just the Way You Are,” Billy Joel Album of the ...
  • 1977 Grammy Awards - 1977 Grammy Awards Record of the Year “Hotel California,” Eagles Album of the Year ...