Victor Schertzinger Biography

Fast Facts

• Known for collaborating with actors James Cagney, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Charles Ray
• Had two daughters, Patricia and Paula, with Julia E․ Nicklin
• Studied music at the University of Brussels before composing his first orchestral film accompaniment for 1916's "Civilization․"
• After garnering attention for his violin playing at age four, Schertzinger went on to appear in a number of orchestras, including the Victor Herbert Orchestra and the John Philip Sousa band
• Worked as a songwriter for producer Oliver Morosco
• Composed his best-known songs "I Remember You" and "Tangerine" for the 1942 film "The Fleet's In․"
• Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960