Cohan
GEORGE M(ICHAEL), an American actor and playwright, born in Providence, R. I., in 1878. His first appearance on the stage was made at the age of 9. He appeared in vaudeville with other members of his family for many years. In 1904 he appeared as a star in "Little Johnny Jones," and later in "George Washington, Jr." He was the author of many successful comedies, including "The Yankee Prince" (1909); "Seven Keys to Baldpate" (1913); "Hit-the-Trail Holliday" (1915). He was also a composer of many popular songs, including "Over There," for the writing of which he received a prize of $25,000. This song became extremely popular with the American soldiers and civilians during the ( World War.