Biography
Gerald Sheldon Herman (July 10, 1931 β December 26, 2019) was an American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway theatre.
One of the most commercially successful Broadway songwriters of his time, Herman was the composer and lyricist for a number of hit musicals, starting in the 1960s, that were characterized by an upbeat and optimistic outlook and what Herman called "the simple, hummable showtune". His shows include Hello, Dolly! (1964), at one time the longest-running musical in Broadway history, which also produced the hit title song for Louis Armstrong; Mame (1966), a vehicle for Angela Lansbury; and La Cage aux Folles (1984), the first hit Broadway musical about a gay couple.
In 2009, Herman received the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. He was a recipient of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 12
self 8
TV Shows 3
Writer 2
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1931-07-10
Deathday2019-12-26 (88 years old)
Birth NameGerald Sheldon Herman
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesMiami Beach, United States of America
AwardsTheatre World Special Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Kennedy Center Honors, honorary doctor of the University of Miami, Johnny Mercer Award
This article uses material from Wikipedia.
Last updated:
- Jerry Herman
- Filmography
- Information
- Related Persons