
Alan Jay Lerner
Born on 31 Aug 1918Place of birth: New York City, New York, U.S.Died on 14 June 1986
Known for: Writing
Biography
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.