B. December 10, 1893 in Odessa, Russian Empire d. February 5, 1958 in New York City, New York Lew Brown was a lyricist for popular songs in the United States. In 1925, Brown became one third of the songwriting team with lyricist Buddy G. De Sylva and composer Ray Henderson. De Sylva, Brown and Henderson became one of the top Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the era. Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
One-third of the songwriting team of Henderson-DeSylva-Brown (with Ray Henderson and Buddy G. DeSylva ).
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
Prolific television supporting actor of the 1960s and 1970s.
Served as a Marine corporal in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.
Graduated from Oklahoma University.
Father of Shelly ONeill.
