Alan Jay Lerner

Alan Jay Lerner

Deceased · Born: Aug 31, 1918 · Died: Jun 14, 1986

Personal Details

BornAug 31, 1918 New York City, New York, U.S.
Spouse
  • Liz Robertson

    ( Aug 18, 1981 to Jun 14, 1986 )
  • Nina Oliver Bushkin

    ( May 30, 1977 to Aug 1, 1981 )
  • Sandra Payne

    ( Dec 10, 1974 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Karen Gunderson

    ( Nov 15, 1966 to Apr 30, 1974 )
  • Micheline Muselli Pozzo diBorgo

    ( Dec 25, 1957 to Mar 8, 1965 )
  • Nancy Olson

    ( Mar 10, 1950 to Oct 1, 1957 )
  • Marion Bell

    ( Sep 26, 1947 to Sep 15, 1949 )
  • Ruth O'Day Boyd

    ( Jun 26, 1940 to Jun 1, 1947 )
Parents
  • Edith Adelson
  • Joseph Jay Lerner

Biography

Alan Jay Lerner was a renowned American lyricist and librettist, renowned for his extraordinary contributions to the world of musical theatre, both on the stage and in film, through his remarkable collaborations with esteemed composers such as Frederick Loewe and Burton Lane.

His impressive body of work includes some of the most beloved and enduring musicals of all time, earning him numerous accolades, including a trio of Tony Awards and a trio of Academy Awards, in addition to other prestigious honors that showcased his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Career

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1982
Camelot
Camelot as Writer
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1974
The Little Prince
The Little Prince as Screenplay
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1970
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1969
Paint Your Wagon
Paint Your Wagon as Screenplay
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1967
Camelot
Camelot as Screenplay
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1964
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady as Screenplay
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1958
Gigi
Gigi as Screenplay
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1954
Brigadoon
Brigadoon as Screenplay
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1951
Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding as Story, Screenplay
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An American in Paris
An American in Paris as Story, Screenplay