Ray Evans Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1977, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
• Served as a member for the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
• In 1937, he earned a economic degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
• In 1947, he got married to actress and playwright Wyn Ritchie Evans
• Started out as a musician for various cruise ship lines
• Is primarily known for his collaboration with composer Jay Livingston
• Originally wanted give the song "Mona Lisa" the name "Prima Donna," but his wife insisted against it