Background
Buck, Eugene Edward was born on August 8, 1885 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George William and Katherine (McCarthy) Buck.
Buck, Eugene Edward was born on August 8, 1885 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George William and Katherine (McCarthy) Buck.
Educated University of Detroit (non-graduate). Studied art, Detroit Art Academy.
Principal librettist for Ziegfeld Follies and Frolics since 1912, and writer of themes and songs for 30 productions of same. Wrote “Zig Zag” for London Hippodrome, 1917. Collaborated in an operetta with Augustus Thomas and Mischa Elman, in comedy with Ring Lardner and in songs and lyrics with Victor Herbert, Jerome Doctorate. Kern, Raymond Hubbell, Rudolf Friml and others
Member of the board The American Dramatists. Member American Society Composers. Clubs: Dutch Treat (member of the board of Governors), The Players, Lambs (New York).
Married Helen Falconer, October 2, 1919. Children: Eugene Falconer, George William.