Otto Harbach, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Otto Harbach

American lyricist

Date of Birth: 18-Aug-1873

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jan-1963

Profession: songwriter, lyricist, journalist, librettist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Otto Abels Harbach, born Otto Abels Hauerbach (August 18, 1873 – January 24, 1963) was an American lyricist and librettist of about 50 musical comedies.
He was Oscar Hammerstein II's mentor and believed that librettists should integrate songs into the plot.
He is considered one of the first great lyricists, and helped raise the status of the lyricist in an age concerned more with music, costumes, and stars.
Some of his more famous lyrics are for "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Indian Love Call" and "Cuddle up a Little Closer, Lovey Mine".