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Marilyn Bergman (1928-2022) Lyricist. Marilyn Bergman was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Full Name

Marilyn Katz Bergman

Locations

KingsNew York

Author's Timeline


1928

Birth

Kings County: Marilyn Bergman was born Marilyn Katz in Brooklyn, New York, on November 10, 1928.

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Other Life Event

New York County: Ms. Bergman attended the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, now LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

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Other

New York County: Ms. Bergman received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and English from New York University.

1957

Literary Work

Yellow Bird
Song co-written with Alan 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 Alan Bergman and winner of an Academy Award.

1973

Literary Work

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

1978

Literary Work

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

1978

Literary Work

Ballroom
Stage musical with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

1983

Literary Work

Yentl
Marilyn and Alan 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 Marilyn and Alan Bergman.


2022

Death

Marilyn Bergman died at her home in Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 2022.

2022

Interment

Marilyn Bergman’s body was cremated and her ashes were given to her family.

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