Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 21, 1907(99)
Day of Death
July 2, 2007
Place of Birth
New York City, New York
Also Known As
Hyman Harry Zaritsky
Hy Zaret
Writing
Biography
Hy Zaret (1907–2007) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his contributions to the music industry during the mid-20th century. He gained widespread recognition for penning the lyrics to one of the most iconic songs of all time, "Unchained Melody," which he co-wrote with Alex North in 1955.