Background
Chernis, Jay was born on November 21, 1906 in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. Son of Zolman and Rose Chernis.
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Jay Chernis
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Diploma, Institute Museum Art, New York City, 1929.
Career
Composer, lyricist Republic Pictures, Hollywood, Ca., 1930-1940. Composer Paramount Pictures, 1933, Warner Brothers, North Hollywood, 1940-1942, Columbia, Hollywood, 1940-1943. Composer, lyricist, conductor Walter Colmes Productions, 1944-1946.
Achievements
Membership
Member Hollywood Chess Club (champion 1944-1946). Lodges: Knights of Malta (Knight of Grace, Composer Laureate, since 1970).
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Connections
Married Ruth Chia; children: Steven, Susan. Diana Green; 1 child, Wendy. Married Margaret Krueger.
