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(1924-2023) Lyricist. Sheldon Harnick was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Manhattan, New York.

Full Name

Sheldon Harnick

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


1924

BIRTH

Sheldon Mayer Harnick was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 30, 1924.

1950

OTHER

Mr. Harnick moved to New York in 1950.

1952

LITWORK

The Boston Beguine


Song.

1958

LITWORK

The Body Beautiful


Sheldon Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "The Body Beautiful."

1959

LITWORK

Fiorello!


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Fiorello!"

1960

LITWORK

Tenderloin


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Tenderloin."

1963

LITWORK

She Loves Me


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "She Loves Me."

1964

LITWORK

Fiddler on the Roof


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Fiddler on the Roof."

1966

LITWORK

The Apple Tree


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "The Apple Tree."

1970

LITWORK

The Rothschilds


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "The Rothschilds."

1976

LITWORK

Rex


Mr. Harnick wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Rex."

1986

LITWORK

A Wonderful Life


Mr. Harnick wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, "A Wonder Life."

2023

DEATH

Sheldon Harnick died at his home in Manhattan, New York, on June 23, 2023.

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