Alan Jay Lerner
Known for
Writing
Born
August 31, 1918
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
June 14, 1986 (aged 67)
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.
Best known work
My Fair Lady
1964
An American in Paris
1951
Gigi
1958
Paint Your Wagon
1969
Brigadoon
1954
The Little Prince
1974
Royal Wedding
1951
The Oscars
1953
Camelot
1967
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970Filmography
2022
2021
MashupOriginal Story
2008
Camelot: Live from Lincoln CenterLyricist, Writer
2005
2003
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were Thereas Self (archive footage)
1996
1992
1982
CamelotLyricist, Writer
1978
1974
The Little PrinceScreenplay, Lyricist
1970
On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverScreenplay, Theatre Play, Lyricist
1969
Paint Your WagonMusical, Screenplay, Producer, Lyricist
1969
No Name Cityas Self
1967
CamelotTheatre Play, Screenplay, Lyricist
1966
BrigadoonMusical, Lyricist
1966
Eliza DoolittleScreenplay
1964
My Fair LadyScreenplay, Musical, Lyricist, Book
1960
1958
GigiScreenplay, Lyricist
1954
BrigadoonScreenplay, Musical, Lyricist
1953
1951
An American in ParisScreenplay, Story
1951
Royal WeddingStory, Screenplay
1950
1948