John Golden

John Lionel Golden
Eleanor Roosevelt and John Golden in New York City, June 14, 1943
Born(1874-06-27)27 June 1874
New York City, New York, United States
Died17 June 1955(1955-06-17) (aged 80)
Bayside, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, songwriter, author and theatrical producer
Known forPoor Butterfly

John Lionel Golden (June 27, 1874 – June 17, 1955) was an American actor, songwriter, author, and theatrical producer. As a songwriter, he is best-known as lyricist for "Poor Butterfly" (1916). He produced many Broadway shows and four films.