Harley Wood
Biography
Harlene Wood, known professionally as Harley Wood, was an American actress and songwriter born Evelyn Merchant on August 25, 1913. She gained international recognition for co-writing the iconic peace anthem "Let There Be Peace on Earth" with her husband Sy Miller in 1955, earning a George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation. A multifaceted artist, Wood also appeared in over 20 films and began her career in radio before retiring from acting.