| First Name | Meredith |
| Last Name | Willson |
| Full Name at Birth | Robert Meredith Willson |
| Age | 82 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 18, 1902 |
| Birthplace | Mason City, Iowa |
| Date of Death | June 15, 1984 |
| Location of Death | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Composer |
| Music Genre | Stage & Screen, Classical Music Entry |
| Music Style | Stage & Screen, Vocal, Traditional Pop, Cast Recordings, Musical Theater, Classical, Soundtracks, Film Music |
| Music Mood | Sophisticated, Cheerful, Refined/Mannered, Sentimental, Romantic |
| Instrument | Songwriter, Composer, Leader, Classical Music Entry |
Robert Meredith Willson (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American composer, songwriter, conductor and playwright, best known for writing the book, music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical The Music Man. He wrote three other Broadway musicals, composed symphonies and popular songs, and his film scores were twice nominated for Academy Awards.
Selected Meredith Willson film and TV show credits: