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Little Jack Little, Jack Little (born John Leonard; May 30, 1899 – April 9, 1956), sometimes credited Little Jack Little, was a British-born American composer, singer, pianist , actor and songwriter whose songs were featured in several movies. He is not to be confused with the burlesque comedian also known as Little Jack Little, who stood 45.He was born in London, but moved to the United States as a child, growing up in Waterloo, Iowa. Little was educated in pre-med classes at the University of Iowa, where he played in and organized the university band. He toured the country with an orchestra, appearing in hotels, night clubs, and on radio. He collaborated musically with Tommie Malie, Dick Finch, John Siras, and Joe Young.In 1928 he joined ASCAP. From 1933-37, he recorded prolifically, starting on Bluebird, Columbia, and finally ARC, playing in a light society dance band style. He often worked with musical director Mitchell Ayres. His compositions include Jealous, I Promise You, A Shanty in Old Shanty Town and Youre a Heavenly Thing.[edit] Personal lifeHe was married to Thea Hellman, who died in 1940; they had two children. Suffering from hepatitis,[citation needed] he committed suicide in 1956.[edit] External linksJack Little at the Internet Movie DatabasePersondataNameLittle, Little JackAlternative namesShort descriptionDate of birthMay 30, 1899Place of birthDate of deathApril 9, 1956Place of deathThis article about a United States singer is a stub. 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