LERNER, ALAN JAY, 1918 to 1986
Alan Jay Lerner
American lyricist and librettist.
- Books
- 1
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First editions
- 1
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- New York City, 1918
- Died
- New York City, 1986
Life
About Alan Jay Lerner
Writer
- Known as
- screenwriter, librettist, writer, biographer
- Genres
- pop music, musical play
- Citizenship
- United States
Background
- Educated at
- Harvard University, Choate Rosemary Hall, Bedales School
Awards and honours
- Grammy Trustees Award (1997)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (1952)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1959)
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Johnny Mercer Award (1985)
- Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album (1966)
- Academy Award for Best Original Song (1959)
- Tony Award for Best Musical (1957)
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Alan Jay Lerner in 25 languages.
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When was Alan Jay Lerner born?
Alan Jay Lerner was born in 1918 and died in 1986.
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We track 1 book by Alan Jay Lerner across 1 edition, 1 of them first edition.
What awards has Alan Jay Lerner won?
Alan Jay Lerner has won Grammy Trustees Award (1997), Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (1952), Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1959), Kennedy Center Honors, according to Wikidata.