Paul Tripp

Paul Tripp
Tripp in 1961
Born	(1911-02-20)February 20, 1911 New York City, New York
Died	August 29, 2002(2002-08-29) (aged 91) New York City, New York
Occupation(s)	Musician Actor Author
Spouse	Ruth Enders Tripp

Paul Tripp (February 20, 1911^{[citation needed]} – August 29, 2002) was an American children's musician, author, songwriter, and television and film actor. He collaborated with a fellow composer, George Kleinsinger. Tripp was the creator of the 1945 "Tubby the Tuba", a piece of classical music for children that has become his best-known work. He authored several books, including Rabbi Santa Claus and Diary of a Leaf.