- Percy Wenrich was born on January 23, 1887 in Joplin, Missouri, USA. He was a composer, known for This Boy's Life (1993), Tin Pan Alley (1940) and The Great Ziegfeld (1936). He was married to Dolly Connelly (actress). He died on March 18, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseDolly Connelly (actress)(July 3, 1906 - March 18, 1952) (his death)
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
- Was taught by his mother how to play the piano and organ.
- His father was the postmaster of Joplin, Missouri.
- Founding member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
- Wenrich and his wife, Dolly, toured as a vaudeville song and dance act for 15 years.
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