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Alan Bergman (1925-2025) Lyricist. Alan Bergman was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Full Name

Alan Bergman

Locations

Kings

Author's Timeline


1925

Birth

Kings County: Alan Bergman was born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, on September 11, 1925.

1957

Literary Work

Yellow Bird
Song co-written with Marilyn Bergman.

1964

Literary Work

Something More!
Musical with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

1967

Literary Work

In the Heat of the Night
Song with lyrics by Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman.

1968

Literary Work

The Windmills of Your Mind
Song co-written with Marilyn Bergman and winner of an Academy Award.

1973

Literary Work

The Way We Were
Song co-written with Marilyn Bergman and winner of an Academy Award.

1978

Literary Work

You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
Song co-written with Neil Diamond and Marilyn Bergman.

1978

Literary Work

Ballroom
Stage musical with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

1983

Literary Work

Yentl
Mr. Bergman and Marilyn Bergman wrote the lyrics for the romantic musical drama, “Yentl."

1989

Literary Work

The Girl Who Used to Be Me
Song written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Marvin Hamlisch.

2011

Literary Work

What Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman
Album for which lyrics were written by Mr. Bergman and Marilyn Bergman.

2025

Death

Alan Bergman died at his home in Los Angeles, California, on July 17, 2025.

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