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Jay Livingston Biography

Birth Name:Jacob Harold Levinson

Birth Place:McDonald, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Music department, Actor

Fast Facts

In 1977, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995 for his contributions to the recording industry
Studied business at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Is the brother of Capitol Records music executive Alan W․ Livingston
While still in high school, he worked as a musician at local clubs
Well known for his collaboration with fellow songwriter Ray Evans
His famed tune "Silver Bells" was originally titled "Tinkle Bells․"