Howard Ashman
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Howard Elliott Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright, lyricist, and stage director. He is most widely known for his work on feature films for Walt Disney Animation Studios, for which Ashman wrote the lyrics and Alan Menken composed the music. Ashman has been credited as being a main driving force behind the Disney Renaissance. His work included songs for Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. He died of AIDS complications in 1991.
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Who is Howard Ashman?+
Howard Ashman was an American lyricist, playwright, and director who served as a primary creative architect of the Disney Renaissance.
What is Howard Ashman known for?+
He is best known for writing the lyrics for animated feature films including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.
What stage works did Howard Ashman create?+
He wrote and directed the hit off-Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors alongside composer Alan Menken. Explore his filmography on Mood.
