Jack Yellen
Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", 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.
Jack Yellen | |
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1924 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jacek Selig Jeleń |
| Born | July 6, 1892 Raczki, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | April 17, 1991 (aged 98) Springville, Concord, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1915–1969 |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia Stiller, Lucille Hodgeman (Stage Name: Lucille Day) |
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