Biography
Harry Akst (August 15, 1894 β March 31, 1963) 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.
Advertisement
Filmography
all 11
Movies 11
Writer 1
Songs
Lady of Burlesque (1943)
Movie
Writer
Shooting High (1940)
Movie
Orchestra conductor
Smoked Hams (1934)
Movie
Songs
Diplomaniacs (1933)
Movie
Jerry (uncredited)
42nd Street (1933)
Movie
4
Composer
Palmy Days (1931)
Movie
Maxie Schwartz
June Moon (1931)
Movie
Songs
The Song of the Flame (1930)
Movie
Songs
Song of the West (1930)
Movie
Pianist Accompanying Irene Bordoni
Show of Shows (1929)
Movie
Songs
Broadway Babies (1929)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.09
Based on 18 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1929
1930
1933
1940
1943
Advertisement
Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1894-08-15
Deathday1963-03-31 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
This article uses material from Wikipedia.
Advertisement
- Harry Akst
- Filmography
- Information
- Related Persons