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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Barnett, Ben
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Description area
Dates of existence
1873-1951
History
Ben Barnett was born about 1873.
He was a well-known newspaperman, songwriter, and playwright. His career spanned over fifty years, including positions at the old New York Star, the New York Sun, The New York Journal American, The Vaudeville News, and The Billboard. In addition, he worked as a booking scout and artists' manager in New York City. He held a membership card with the American Newspaper Guild and was an active member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, as well as the American Guild of Variety Artists.
He died on March 31, 1951, in New York City.