Alan Jay Lerner

Deceased · Born: Aug 31, 1918 · Died: Jun 14, 1986

Personal Details

Born Aug 31, 1918 New York City, New York, U.S.

Spouse

Liz Robertson
( Aug 18, 1981 to Jun 14, 1986 )
Nina Bushkin
( May 30, 1977 to Aug 1, 1981 )
Sandra Payne
( Dec 10, 1974 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Karen Gunderson
( Nov 15, 1966 to Apr 30, 1974 )
Micheline Muselli Pozzo diBorgo
( Dec 25, 1957 to Mar 8, 1965 )
Nancy Olson
( Mar 10, 1950 to Oct 1, 1957 )
Marion Bell
( Sep 26, 1947 to Sep 15, 1949 )
Ruth O'Day Boyd
( Jun 26, 1940 to Jun 1, 1947 )

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.

Career

writing

1982