Con Conrad, born Conrad K. Dober on June 18, 1891, in New York City, was a prominent American songwriter, composer, pianist, and music publisher. Educated at a military academy, Conrad began his career as a pianist in film theatres and later became a vaudeville entertainer in both the USA and Europe. He made significant contributions to Broadway, writing stage scores for productions such as "Moonlight," "Mercenary Mary," "Kitty's Kisses," and "Americana."

Conrad's songwriting career was marked by numerous collaborations with notable lyricists and composers, including Joe Young, Sidney Clare, Billy Rose, B. G. DeSylva, Benny Davis, Leo Robin, Herb Magidson, J. Russel Robinson, Vincent Rose, Archie Gottler, Sidney Mitchell, and William Friedlander. Some of his most popular songs include "Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me," "Margie," "Barney Google," "Prisoner of Love," and the Academy Award-winning "The Continental" (1934).

In addition to his songwriting, Conrad ventured into music publishing and moved to Hollywood in 1929, where he worked on films such as "Fox Movietone Follies," "Palmy Days," "The Gay Divorcee," and "Here’s to Romance." Despite experiencing financial difficulties, Conrad's career was revitalized in Hollywood, culminating in his Academy Award win.

Con Conrad was married twice, first to actress Francine Larrimore from 1922 to 1925, and later to Leona Rebecca Zadeck, his former secretary, from 1934 until his death on September 28, 1938, in Van Nuys, California. He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music that continues to resonate with audiences.