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Alan Jay Lerner | |
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.jpg) Lerner, c. 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 31, 1918 New York City, US |
| Died | June 14, 1986 (aged 67) New York City, US |
| Genres | Musical theatre, popular |
| Occupations | Lyricist, librettist |
| Years active | 1942–1986 |
Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) 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.