Ben Ryan (composer), Date of Birth, Date of Death

Ben Ryan (composer)

American composer

Date of Birth: 30-Mar-1892

Date of Death: 05-Jul-1968

Profession: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Bennett A.
"Ben" Ryan (March 30, 1892 – July 5, 1968) was an American songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics to the popular song "(The Gang that Sang) Heart of My Heart".
He also wrote or co-wrote many other popular songs including "Inka Dinka Doo", "M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I", "No Nothing", "The Thrill of a New Romance", "When Francis Dances with Me", and "When I Send You a Picture of Berlin".Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Ryan was also a vaudeville performer, film actor and screen writer.
Following a lengthy illness, on July 5, 1968, he died at his home in Leonia, New Jersey.