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(1926-1955) Lyricist, composer. Jerry Ross was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in New York. He collaborated with Richard Adler on several musicals. He wrote either alone or in collaboration, more than 250 songs.

Full Name

Jerry Ross

Locations

Bronx

Author's Timeline

1926

BIRTH

Jerold Rosenberg was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 9, 1926.

1944

OTHER

Mr. Ross studied at New York University.

1953

LITWORK

John Murray Anderson's Almanac


Broadway revue. Mr. Ross and Richard Adler wrote music and lyrics.

1954

LITWORK

The Pajama Game


Musical. Mr. Ross wrote the music and lyrics with Richard Adler. Winner of the Tony Award for best musical.

1955

DEATH

Jerry Ross died in New York on November 11, 1955.

1955

LITWORK

Damn Yankees


Musical. Mr. Ross wrote the music and lyrics with Richard Adler. Winner of the Tony Award for best musical.

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