Howard Ashman
Writing · Executive Producer · Musical · Producer
Born May 17, 1950 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Active 1986–1991
Howard Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright and lyricist. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney, Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the music.
Filmography
Aladdin (1992) — Lyricist · SongsBeauty and the Beast (1991) — Executive Producer · SongsBeauty and the Beast (2017) — LyricistThe Little Mermaid (1989) — Producer · Songs · Additional DialogueAladdin (2019) — LyricistLittle Shop of Horrors (1986) — Musical · Lyricist · ScreenplayThe Little Mermaid (2023) — LyricistOliver & Company (1988) — SongsBeauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) — LyricistCartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990) — LyricistGod Bless You, Mr Rosewater (2016) — Lyricist · BookAria for a Cow (2015) — Lyricist