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(1950-1991) Lyricist, librettist. Howard Ashman lived and died in Manhattan. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney; Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the scores. Ashman was the lyricist for Disney films such as “The Little Mermaid” (1989), “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), and “Aladdin” (1992). Along with Menken, Ashman was the co-recipient of two Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes and two Oscars. His second Academy Award in 1992 was awarded posthumuously for Best Song and was accepted by his partner, Bill Lauch. It was the first Academy Award given posthumously to someone who had died of AIDS.

Full Name

Howard Ashman

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


1950

BIRTH

Howard Ashman was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1950.

1982

LITWORK

Little Shop of Horrors


Ashman was lyricist.

1989

LITWORK

The Little Mermaid


Ashman was lyricist for "The Little Mermaid."

1991

DEATH

Howard Ashman lived and died in Manhattan, New York.

1991

LITWORK

Beauty and the Beast


Ashman was lyricist for "Beauty and the Beast."

1992

LITWORK

Aladdin


Ashman was lyricist for "Aladdin."

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