Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 31, 1918
Died
June 14, 1986 (67 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
Also Known As
- Alan J. Lerner
Alan Jay 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.
Known For
Acting
Writing
The Little Prince
Screenplay, Lyricist
1974
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Screenplay, Theatre Play, Lyricist
1970
Paint Your Wagon
Musical, Screenplay, Producer, Lyricist
1969
Camelot
Theatre Play, Screenplay, Lyricist
1967
My Fair Lady
Screenplay, Musical, Lyricist, Book
1964
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Lyricist
1960
Gigi
Screenplay, Lyricist
1958
Brigadoon
Screenplay, Musical, Lyricist
1954
An American in Paris
Screenplay, Story
1951
Royal Wedding
Story, Screenplay
1951