Biography
Roy Kenneth Turk (September 20, 1892 – November 30, 1934) was an American songwriter and lyricist, he frequently collaborated with composer Fred E. Ahlert – their popular 1929 song "Mean to Me" has become a jazz standard. In 1926 collaborated with Lou Handman on his best known song the 1927 hit song Are You Lonesome Tonight? made famous by acts like Elvis Presley. He worked with many other composers, including for film lyrics. Turk was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Biography of Roy Turk at the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Roy Turk recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings.
Filmography
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GenderMale
Birthday1892-09-20
Deathday1934-11-30 (42 years old)
Birth NameRoy Kenneth Turk
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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