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Fred Ebb

Writing

Born April 8, 1928 · Manhattan, New York, USA

Died September 11, 2004

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Biography

Fred Ebb was an American lyricist and playwright who had many successful collaborations with composer John Kander. The Kander and Ebb team frequently wrote for such performers as Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera.

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Awards & recognition

  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1993
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1981
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1967
  • Drama League Award
  • Kennedy Center Honors
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  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2015 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2011 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2003 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1997 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1984 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1978 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1976 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1976 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1968 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

Baryshnikov on Broadway

1980Lyricist, Writer

Liza with a Z

1972Lyricist, Writer

Cabaret

1972Lyricist

Chicago

2002Book, Lyricist

Great Performances

1971as Self

Kiss of the Spider Woman

2025Lyricist

Funny Lady

1975Lyricist

A Matter of Time

1976Lyricist

Liza in London

1986as Self

An Evening with Liza Minnelli

1980as Self