De Sylva, B. G.

B. G. De Sylva Lyricist, publisher, and film producer George Gard De Sylva, but known as “Bud” or “Buddy,” New York City, January 27, 1895; Los Angeles, California, July 11, 1950. De Sylva is most famous for his partnership with Lew Brown and Ray Henderson. De Sylva’s father was a vaudevillian who performed as Hal De Forrest, but gave up his career for marriage and the more secure occupation of lawyer. Buddy appeared on stage as early as age four, and also began studying the violin as a…