About Frank Silver
Lived 1892 – 1960 (aged 67). Frank Silver was an American composer, songwriter, stage actor and drummer.
Frank Silverstadt (September 8, 1892 – June 14, 1960), better known by his stage name Frank Silver, was an American songwriter, jazz drummer and vaudeville performer. He was best known for co-writing and co-composing the popular song "Yes! We Have No Bananas" in 1923 with Irving Cohn. He wrote at least 75 songs in his career.
Born in Boston, Silver grew up on the lower East Side of Manhattan. He began playing drums in a Bowery music hall's orchestra when he was 15.
Silver was married twice, Dora Silverstadt (born Mandelbaum) and had two sons, Robert and Arthur; Victoria Silverstadt (born Martinkus) and had a son, Frank.
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Who was Frank Silver?
American songwriter
When was Frank Silver born?
Frank Silver was born on 8 September 1892 in Boston.
When did Frank Silver die?
Frank Silver died on 14 June 1960 in Manhattan.
What was Frank Silver's occupation?
Frank Silver was a composer, songwriter, stage actor and drummer.
What nationality was Frank Silver?
Frank Silver was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Silver. https://biography.guide/frank-silver/
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