Lorenz Hart

Lorenz Hart
Lorenz Hart in 1936
Lorenz Hart in 1936
Background information
Birth nameLorenz Milton Hart
Born(1895-05-02)May 2, 1895
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 22, 1943(1943-11-22) (aged 48)
New York City, U.S.
GenresMusical theatre
OccupationLyricist
Years active1919–1943

Lorenz Milton Hart (May 2, 1895 – November 22, 1943) was an American lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart. Some of his more famous lyrics include "Blue Moon"; "The Lady Is a Tramp"; "Manhattan"; "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"; and "My Funny Valentine".


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