Violinist, composer and arranger, educated at the Vienna Conservatory , and came to the USA in 1943, making many records. Joining ASCAP in 1924, he also wrote several popular songs, including "Stars in My Eyes" and "The Second Violin".
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He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6655 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Fought in the Austrian army during World War I. He was wounded in 1914 and received a medical discharge.
