Betty Comden

Betty Comden

Deceased · Born: May 3, 1917 · Died: Nov 23, 2006

Personal Details

BornMay 3, 1917 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Betty Comden was a renowned American lyricist, librettist, and screenwriter, best known for her long-standing and highly successful creative partnership with Adolph Green. Together, they formed the iconic musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows during the mid-20th century.

For a remarkable six decades, Comden and Green collaborated with some of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry, including the illustrious "Freed Unit" at MGM, the incomparable Jule Styne, and the illustrious Leonard Bernstein. Their writing partnership was marked by a profound understanding and mutual respect, resulting in a body of work that continues to delight and inspire audiences to this day.

Throughout her illustrious career, Comden made significant contributions to the world of musical theater, leaving behind a legacy that is still celebrated and revered. Her remarkable talent, creativity, and dedication to her craft have cemented her place as one of the most beloved and respected figures in the history of American musical theater.

Career

{"id":172,"title":"Frasier","year":1994,"character":"Linda (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/frasier","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/405qcrpd6rb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/405qcrpd6rb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Frasier
Frasier as Linda (voice)
{"id":10661,"title":"Slaves of New York","year":"1989","character":"Mrs. Wheeler","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/slaves-of-new-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10661.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Slaves of New York
Slaves of New York as Mrs. Wheeler
{"id":161359,"title":"Great Performances","year":"1986","character":"Emily Whitman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/great-performances-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161359.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Great Performances
Great Performances as Emily Whitman
{"id":22666,"title":"Garbo Talks","year":"1984","character":"Garbo (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/garbo-talks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22666.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22666.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Garbo Talks
Garbo Talks as Garbo (uncredited)
{"id":67124,"title":"It's Always Fair Weather","year":"1955","character":"Woman on Phone (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/its-always-fair-weather-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67124.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather as Woman on Phone (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":52485,"title":"Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There","year":"2003","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/broadway-the-golden-age-by-the-legends-who-were-there","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52485.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":153646,"title":"American Masters","year":"2002","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/american-masters-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153646.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":268594,"title":"What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'","year":"2002","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/what-a-glorious-feeling-the-making-of-singin-in-the-rain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268594.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":57090,"title":"The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story","year":"1996","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-line-king-the-al-hirschfeld-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57090.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":157193,"title":"Great Performances","year":"1996","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/great-performances-1996-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157193.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157193.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":190309,"title":"L'encyclop\u00e9die audio-visuelle","year":"1993","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lencyclopedie-audio-visuelle-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190309.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190309.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":103831283,"title":"Great Performances","year":1987,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/great-performances","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831283.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":247938,"title":"Bernstein's On the Town: BBC Proms","year":"2018","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bernsteins-on-the-town-bbc-proms","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_247938.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_247938.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":91067,"title":"Peter Pan Live!","year":"2014","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/peter-pan-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2kpjddomtlq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2kpjddomtlq0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":92790,"title":"Peter Pan","year":"2000","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/peter-pan-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_92790.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_92790.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Writer
{"id":64728,"title":"Applause","year":"1973","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/applause","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64728.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Applause
Applause as Writer
{"id":65691,"title":"What a Way to Go!","year":"1964","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/what-a-way-to-go","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65691.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
What a Way to Go!
What a Way to Go! as Screenplay
{"id":66224,"title":"Bells Are Ringing","year":"1960","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bells-are-ringing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66224.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66224.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Bells Are Ringing
Bells Are Ringing as Screenplay
{"id":94639,"title":"Peter Pan","year":"1960","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/peter-pan-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77rvhlv3sch0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77rvhlv3sch0.jpg"},"released":1}
Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Writer
{"id":66450,"title":"Auntie Mame","year":"1958","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/auntie-mame","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66450.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66450.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame as Screenplay
{"id":186631,"title":"Producers' Showcase","year":"1956","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/producers-showcase-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186631.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186631.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":67124,"title":"It's Always Fair Weather","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/its-always-fair-weather-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67124.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather as Screenplay, Story
{"id":173747,"title":"Peter Pan","year":"1955","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/peter-pan-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173747.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173747.jpg"},"released":1}
Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Writer
{"id":30481,"title":"The Band Wagon","year":"1953","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-band-wagon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30481.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon as Screenplay, Story
{"id":803,"title":"Singin' in the Rain","year":"1952","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/singin-in-the-rain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63nqp2r2tol0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63nqp2r2tol0.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain as Story, Screenplay
{"id":14696,"title":"On the Town","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14696.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
On the Town
On the Town as Screenplay
{"id":32652,"title":"The Barkleys of Broadway","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-barkleys-of-broadway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32652.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32652.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69771,"title":"Good News","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/good-news","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69771.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Good News
Good News as Screenplay