Harry Richman

Harry Richman
Richman in 1935
Born
Henry Reichman Jr.

(1895-08-10)August 10, 1895
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 1972(1972-11-03) (aged 77)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placeHillside Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
  • comedian
  • pianist
  • songwriter
  • bandleader
  • nightclub performer
  • aviator
Years active1913–1956
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Melvina Stephenson
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(m. 1917; div. 1920)​
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(m. 1938; div. 1942)​
Yvonne Day
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(m. 1943; div. 1957)​

Harry Richman (born Henry Reichman Jr.; August 10, 1895 – November 3, 1972) was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, pianist, songwriter, bandleader, and nightclub performer, at his most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. In his peak years, he was one of the highest‐paid performers in show business.[1]

  1. ^ New York Times, "Harry Richman is Dead at 77: Broadway Singer of the 1930s", November 4, 1972, Page 36