George M. Cohan

Actor | Writer

Date of birth : 07/02/1878

Date of death : 11/05/1942

City of birth : Providence, Rhode Island, USA

American composer, librettist, actor, dancer, author, director, and producer on the stage. Started his career in his family vaudeville shows, came to Broadway at the beginning of the 20th century. Was the composer of the American battle hymn of World War 1, 'Over There' Received the Congressional Gold Medal for his lifetime achievement 1936.