About Leo Wood
Lived 1882 – 1929 (aged 46). Leo Wood was an American songwriter, composer and author.
Leo Wood (aka Jack Wood; né Leopold Wood Lantheaume; 2 September 1882 – 2 August 1929) was an American songwriter and lyricist.
Career Leo Wood was born in San Francisco to Louis Ferdinand Lantheaume and Hannah Marcuse Wood (maiden). He was known professionally as Leo Wood and Jack Wood.
Wood is best remembered as the songwriter of the 1920s hit "Somebody Stole My Gal".
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Who was Leo Wood?
American songwriter and lyricist
When was Leo Wood born?
Leo Wood was born on 2 September 1882.
When did Leo Wood die?
Leo Wood died on 2 August 1929.
What was Leo Wood's occupation?
Leo Wood was a songwriter, composer and author.
What nationality was Leo Wood?
Leo Wood was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Wood. https://biography.guide/leo-wood/
MLA: "Leo Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-wood/.
Chicago: "Leo Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-wood/.
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