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In Memoriam · 1918 – 1986

Person · Screenwriter

Alan Jay Lerner

Born
1918
Died
1986
  • Also:
  • Writer
  • Music Department
  • Producer
10
Credits on file
3
Decades active
7
Awards

In short · Wrote for three decades — 10 credits, 3 Academy Award wins.

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  1. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Music (original Song)

  2. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)

  3. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)

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Writer

10 credits

Awards & Nominations

3 wins · 4 nominations

Academy Awards

  • Nom1974Oscar — Music (original Song Score or Adaptation Score)
  • Nom1974Oscar — Music (original Song)
  • Nom1964Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
  • Won1958Oscar — Music (original Song)
  • Won1958Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
  • Won1951Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
  • Nom1951Oscar — Music (original Song)

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