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Harry Akst
Born(1894-08-15)August 15, 1894
New York City, New York, United States
DiedMarch 31, 1963(1963-03-31) (aged 68)
Hollywood, California, United States
Occupation(s)Songwriter
Instrument(s)Piano
Formerly ofIrving Berlin, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young

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]

  1. ^ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed November 19, 2011
  2. ^ Laurie, Joe Jr. Vaudeville: From the Honky-tonks to the Palace. New York: Henry Holt, 1953. p. 326, 327.

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