Harry Akst
American songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry Akst (August 15, 1894 – March 31, 1963)[1] was an American songwriter, who started out his career as a pianist in vaudeville accompanying singers such as Nora Bayes, Frank Fay and Al Jolson.[2]
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Harry Akst | |
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Born | (1894-08-15)August 15, 1894 New York City, New York, United States |
Died | March 31, 1963(1963-03-31) (aged 68) Hollywood, California, United States |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Formerly of | Irving Berlin, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young |
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