Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889 – December 17, 1975) was an influential American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer, and playwright, renowned for his contributions to the Broadway musical Shuffle Along (1921) and its famous song "I'm Just Wild About Harry". Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sissle's early life was steeped in music and education; his father was a minister, and his mother was a teacher and juvenile probation officer. He sang in church choirs and high school glee clubs before attending DePauw University and Butler University.

Sissle's career took a significant turn when he joined James Reese Europe's society orchestras in 1916, persuading Europe to hire his friend, pianist Eubie Blake. Together, they formed a regimental band for the 15th Infantry Regiment of the New York National Guard, which introduced jazz to France during World War I. After the war, Sissle and Blake created the vaudeville duo "The Dixie Duo" and later the groundbreaking musical Shuffle Along, which was the first all-black show to achieve success on Broadway in over a decade, marking a pivotal moment in the Harlem Renaissance.

In addition to his theatrical achievements, Sissle recorded with Europe's 369th Infantry Band and appeared in various films and performances throughout the 1930s. He also became the first president of the Negro Actors Guild of America in 1937, advocating for African American performers. Sissle's legacy is marked by his efforts to elevate Black artistry in American music and theater.