Jack Yellen | |
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Birth name | Jacek Selig Jeleń |
Born | Raczki, Congress Poland, Russian Empire | July 6, 1892
Died | April 17, 1991 Springville, Concord, New York, United States | (aged 98)
Occupation(s) | Lyricist, screenwriter |
Years active | 1915–1969 |
Spouse(s) | Sylvia Stiller, Lucille Hodgeman (Stage Name: Lucille Day) |
Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991)[1] was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again",[2] which was used by Franklin Roosevelt as the theme song for his successful 1932 presidential campaign, and "Ain't She Sweet", a Tin Pan Alley standard.