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Alan Jay Lerner

Born
Aug 31, 1918 · Aged 67
Died
Jun 14, 1986
Place of birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
Gender
Male
Movie credits
2
TV credits
4
Also known as (1)
  • Alan J. Lerner

Biography

Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and later Burton Lane, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre both for the stage and on film. Lerner won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors.