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Alan Jay Lerner

For the big band leader, see Al Lerner (composer).

Alan Jay Lerner
Lerner, c. 1962
Lerner, c. 1962
Background information
Born(1918-08-31)August 31, 1918
New York City, US
DiedJune 14, 1986(1986-06-14) (aged 67)
New York City, US
GenresMusical theatre, popular
OccupationsLyricist, librettist
Years active1942–1986

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.