Gerald Marks (October 13, 1900 – January 27, 1997)[1] was an American composer from Saginaw, Michigan. He was best known for the song "All of Me" which he co-wrote with Seymour Simons and has been recorded about 2,000 times.[2][3] He also wrote the songs "That's What I Want for Christmas" for the film Stowaway starring Shirley Temple, and "Is It True What They Say About Dixie" recorded by Al Jolson and Rudy Vallee.
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Born | (1900-10-13)October 13, 1900 Saginaw, Michigan |
Died | January 27, 1997(1997-01-27) (aged 96) New York City |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Composer |
The success of his song "All of Me" led him to become a member of ASCAP, and he remained active in the organization for decades, serving on its board of directors from 1970 to 1981.
Gerald Marks was married to Edna Berger, a successful newspaper woman and labor organizer. She preceded him in death.
Gerald Marks.
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