Jack Yellen

Songwriter

Birthday July 6, 1892

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Poland

DEATH DATE Apr 17, 1991 (98)

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About

Lyricist known for the songs Happy Days Are Here Again and Ain't She Sweet and for his collaboration with Sophie Tucker.

Before Fame

He was a reporter for the Buffalo Courier.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972.

Family Life

He grew up with six siblings.

Associated With

He worked with composer Sammy Fain and Harold Arlen.