George Forrest born 30 July 1915 (d. 1999)Born George Forrest Chichester Jr and also known professionally as Chet Forrest, Brooklyn-born George Forrest was a writer of musical theatre. Throughout his career, he worked exclusively with his musical and life partner Robert Wright.
Most of their famous works were classical music adapted for the musical stage. They are best known for the musical Kismet (1953) based on the music of Alexander Borodin, which won the 1954 Tony for Best Musical and Song of Norway (1944) based on the work of Grieg. Prior to their career in musical theatre, the pair were contract songwriters at MGM and were Oscar-nominated three times for their songs; when their contract ended in 1942, they turned to the stage.
Forrest's death in 1999 brought to an end a loving and creative partnership of over seven decades. Wright and Forrest's professional career included work in film, television, radio, the cabaret circuit, and most notably the stage, rightfully acknowledged when they were given the 1995 ASCAP/Richard Rodgers Award for their contributions to American musical theatre.Robert Wright died in 2005.