J. Fred Coots

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J. Fred Coots

AKA John Frederick Coots

Born: 2-May-1897
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Died: 8-Apr-1985
Location of death: New York City
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Songwriter

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Father: William Jerome Coots
Mother: Annie Dent
Wife: Margie (m. 18-Feb-1924, five children)

Friars Club
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1972

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