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. He won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors.
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Full name at birth | Alan Jay Lerner
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Claim to fame | An American in Paris
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Date of birth | 31 August 1918
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Place of birth | New York City, NY, USA
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Date of death | 14 June 1986
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Age | 67 (age at death)
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Place of death | New York City, NY, USA
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Cause of death | Lung Cancer
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Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA
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Occupation | Lyricist, Librettist
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University | Harvard University
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