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Harry Akst was an American songwriter and composer. He was born in New York City and began his career as a pianist in vaudeville. He wrote many popular songs, including "Dinah", "My Blue Heaven", "Am I Blue?", and "I Wanna Be Loved by You". He also wrote the music for the Broadway musicals "Good News" and "No, No, Nanette". Akst was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Dinah" in 1934. He died in Los Angeles in 1963. Akst's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career as a songwriter and composer. He wrote many popular songs and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Dinah" in 1934. He also wrote the music for the Broadway musicals "Good News" and "No, No, Nanette".

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Occupation soundtrack,music_department,actor
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 15 August, 1894
Birthday 15 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 31 March, 1963
Died Place Hollywood, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Harry Akst's Wife?

His wife is Rose Cohen (1920 - 11 March 1963) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Harry Akst Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Harry Akst worth at the age of 69 years old? Harry Akst’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Harry Akst's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1983

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983.

1947

Henceforth, he worked steadily as accompanist and 'song selector' for Jolson, as well as co-writing the title song for the hit comedy The Egg and I (1947)).

1943

In 1943, Akst went on tour, joining Al Jolson as part of U. S. O. , entertaining troops at bases overseas.

1925

Among the many standards to flow from Akst's pen, were "Dinah" (written in 1925 in collaboration with lyricists Sam Lewis and Joe Young), "Baby Face" (1926, with Benny Davis), "Am I Blue?" (1929, with Grant Clarke) and "Travelin' Light" (1937).

1921

During this period, he also composed his first song and collaborated with Berlin on the hit "Home Again Blues" in 1921. The following year Akst joined ASCAP. He began conducting and composing for Broadway shows and later settled in Hollywood, writing songs, lyrics and stock music for Fox and Warner Brothers. He also appeared in a few films.

1920

One of the most recorded songwriters of the 1920's and 30's was born into a musical family (his father was a violinist with the Metropolitan Opera). Harry learned to play piano at the age of five and was already a fully-fledged professional while in his second year of high school. He worked in vaudeville for four years, accompanying the popular singer Nora Bayes.

1916

During military service at Camp Upton in 1916, he befriended Irving Berlin and soon became staff pianist for his publishing company.

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