Alan Jay Lerner

Born · August 31, 1918

Died · June 14, 1986 (67 years old)

Known For: Writing

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Bio

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.