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Alan Jay Lerner: Quick Facts

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Born August 31, 1918 • New York City • New York
Died June 14, 1986 (aged 67) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (1985) • Grammy Award (1965) • Academy Award (1959) • Academy Award (1952)
Notable Works “Brigadoon” • “Camelot” • “Camelot” • “Coco” • “Gigi” • “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever”
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Neil Simon
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American dramatist
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Agnes de Mille
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Julie Andrews
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Tim Rice
English lyricist
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Gene Kelly
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