Harry Akst, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Akst

American songwriter

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1894

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 31-Mar-1963

Profession: composer, pianist, songwriter, film score composer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Harry Akst (August 15, 1894 – 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.