John Cage
Known For
Acting
Born
September 5, 1912
Died
August 12, 1992 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
John Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, artist, and philosopher. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde.