About Bob Carleton
Lived 1896 – 1956 (aged 59). Bob Carleton was an American composer, pianist and songwriter.
Robert Louis Carleton (November 8, 1894, Missouri — July 13, 1956, Burbank, California) was an American pianist and composer of popular music.
He grew up in St Louis, Missouri, the son of a saloon keeper, and was earning a living by age 15 as a theatre musician.
He composed over 500 songs, including the World War I hit, "Ja-Da" in 1918. He made a brief appearance as a pianist in the 1946 film Bringing Up Father.
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Who was Bob Carleton?
American pianist and composer (1896-1956)
When was Bob Carleton born?
Bob Carleton was born on 8 November 1896 in St. Louis.
When did Bob Carleton die?
Bob Carleton died on 13 July 1956.
What was Bob Carleton's occupation?
Bob Carleton was a composer, pianist and songwriter.
What nationality was Bob Carleton?
Bob Carleton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Carleton. https://biography.guide/bob-carleton/
MLA: "Bob Carleton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-carleton/.
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