Biography
Adolph Green was an American lyricist and playwright, who with long-time collaborator Betty Comden, penned the screenplays and songs for musicals on Broadway and in Hollywood. Although they were not a romantic couple, they shared a unique comic genius and sophisticated wit that enabled them to forge a six-decade-long partnership. They received numerous accolades including four Tony Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards and a Grammy Award. Green was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1980 and American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981. Comden and Green received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1991.
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Awards & recognition
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1991
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1978
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1968
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 1953
- Kennedy Center Honors
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- Johnny Mercer Award · 1991 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1983 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 1961 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1956 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1954 · nominated
Filmography21 titles
Singin' in the Rain
Frasier
The Band Wagon
What a Way to Go!
Follies: In Concert
Auntie Mame
It's Always Fair Weather
What's My Line?
On the Town
The Barkleys of Broadway
The Ed Sullivan Show
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Peter Pan
My Favorite Year
Bells Are Ringing
The Substance of Fire
Good News
Garbo Talks
Lily in Love
Simon
Peter Pan Live!