George A. Whiting
- This article is on the American vaudeville performer and popular lyricist. For the classical composer and organist, see George Whiting.
| George A. Whiting | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George A. Whiting |
| Born | August 16, 1884 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died |
December 18, 1943 (aged 59) New York, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Lyricist |
| Years active | 1909–1936 |
| Associated acts |
Sadie Burt[1] Walter Donaldson |
George A. Whiting was a vaudeville song and dance man, and also a writer of lyrics for popular songs during the vaudeville era. He toured with singer Sadie Burt,[1] whom he later married and had 3 daughters with. His best-known work is "My Blue Heaven", with music by Walter Donaldson. Whiting was born in Chicago August 16, 1884 and died in New York City on December 18, 1943.[2]
References
- 1 2 A vaudeville singer with whom Whiting frequently performed. See, for example, Comments on Whiting and Burt upcoming performance, Canadian Jewish Review, December 26, 1924, p. 34; www.multiculturalcanada.ca. See also Alfonso Iannelli poster featuring George Whiting and Sadie Burt; www.lynnbecker.com; see also Alfonso Iannelli.
- ↑ Birth and Death particulars, plus Soundtrack Filmography; www.imdb.com.
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