Alan Jay Lerner
Known For: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: August 31, 1918
Day of Death: June 14, 1986 (68 years old)
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
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.