Ben Oakland

Born in the United States in 1907, Oakland honed his abilities as a composer, lyricist and pianist throughout the vibrant Broadway and vaudeville scenes of the 1920s. He later extended his talent to Hollywood, contributing to scores such as My Little Chickadee and providing music for films like Glamour for Sale (1940) and The Big Store (1941). Collaborations with prominent lyricists-including Osca… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources