Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 17, 1950
Died
March 14, 1991 (40 years old)
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Howard Ashman
Biography
Howard Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright and lyricist. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney, Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the music.
Known For
Acting
Writing
The Little Mermaid
Lyricist
2023
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Lyricist
2022
Aladdin
Lyricist
2019
Beauty and the Beast
Lyricist
2017
Waking Sleeping Beauty
In Memory Of
2009
Aladdin
Lyricist, Songs
1992
Beauty and the Beast
Executive Producer, Songs, In Memory Of
1991
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
Lyricist
1990
The Little Mermaid
Producer, Songs, Additional Dialogue
1989
Oliver & Company
Songs
1988
Little Shop of Horrors
Musical, Lyricist, Screenplay
1986