Entertainer in vaudeville and Broadway; blackface comedian in minstrel shows.
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Pianist in silent movie theaters early in career.
Composer of Broadway shows and one of America's most famous composers of popular concert music.
Composer and lyricist with a gift for incorporating southern vernacular speech and images of country settings into songs.
Wrote mostly for New York stage but began working for films in 30's.
Arranger for Paul Whiteman; led several radio show bands.