Harry Akst
Songwriter

Harry Akst Net Worth

Harry Akst was a Songwriter born in 1894 who rose to fame in 1925 when he wrote the song Dinah with Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. He has since amassed a net worth of $1 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 15, 1894
Birth Place New York
Age 125 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)

About

Rose to fame in 1925 when he wrote the song Dinah with Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young.

Before Fame

He started out as a vaudeville pianist with singers Al Jolson.

Trivia

He wrote music for the films Palmy Days, Rockabye, and Island in the Sky.

Family Life

He was married to Rose Akst until his death in 1963.

Associated With

His song Dinah was recorded by Bing Crosby.

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