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Alan Jay Lerner

Writing

Born August 31, 1918 · New York City, New York, U.S.

Died June 14, 1986

Also known as Alan J. Lerner

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Trustees Award · 1997
  • Johnny Mercer Award · 1985
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1974
  • Grammy Award — Best Musical Theater Album · 1966
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1959
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  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1959
  • Tony Award — Best Musical · 1957
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1952
  • Kennedy Center Honors
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1979 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1975 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1975 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1965 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1952 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1952 · nominated

Filmography11 titles

My Fair Lady

1964Book, Lyricist, Musical, Screenplay

An American in Paris

1951Screenplay, Story

What's My Line?

1950as Self - Mystery Guest

The Little Prince

1974Lyricist, Screenplay

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

1970Lyricist, Screenplay, Theatre Play

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Brigadoon

1954Lyricist, Musical, Screenplay

Royal Wedding

1951Screenplay, Story

Paint Your Wagon

1969Lyricist, Musical, Producer, Screenplay

Camelot

1967Lyricist, Screenplay, Theatre Play

Gigi

1958Lyricist, Screenplay