Alan Jay Lerner
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Summary
Alan Jay Lerner was born on August 31, 1918[1], in New York City[2]. He died on June 14, 1986[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], librettist[6], writer[7], biographer[8], and lyricist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,905 views/month, #6,966 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marion Bell[11], Nancy Olson[12], Sandra Payne[13], Nina Bushkin[14], Liz Robertson[15]
- Child: Michael Alan Lerner[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Occupation: songwriter[18], film producer[19], playwright[20]
- Educated at: Harvard University[21], Choate Rosemary Hall[22], Bedales School[23]
- Award received: Grammy Trustees Award[24], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[26], Kennedy Center Honors[27], Johnny Mercer Award[28], Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[29], Academy Award for Best Original Song[30], Tony Award for Best Musical[31], Tony Award for Best Original Score[32]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[33], Lerner and Loewe[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Genre: pop music[36], musical[37]
- Commons category: Alan Jay Lerner[38]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[39]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[40]
- Family name: Lerner[41]
- Given name: Alan Jay[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alan Jay Lerner[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Partner in business or sport: Frederick Loewe[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[46], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[47], Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[48]
Why It Matters
Alan Jay Lerner has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Alan Jay Lerner born?
Alan Jay Lerner was born in New York City[2].
Where did Alan Jay Lerner die?
Alan Jay Lerner passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Alan Jay Lerner married to?
Alan Jay Lerner's spouses include Marion Bell[11], Nancy Olson[12], Sandra Payne[13], and Nina Bushkin[14].
What did Alan Jay Lerner do for work?
Alan Jay Lerner worked as a screenwriter[5], librettist[6], writer[7], biographer[8], and lyricist[9].
Where did Alan Jay Lerner go to school?
Alan Jay Lerner was educated at Harvard University[21], Choate Rosemary Hall[22], and Bedales School[23].
What awards did Alan Jay Lerner receive?
Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award[24], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[26], and Kennedy Center Honors[27].