Howard Ashman
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Howard Ashman

Born 1950-05-17 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA · Died 1991-03-14

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.

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Known for

The Little Mermaid★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Little Mermaid
2023
The Little Mermaid★ 7.4Viewing moment
The Little Mermaid
1989
Beauty and the Beast★ 7Viewing moment
Beauty and the Beast
2017
Beauty and the Beast★ 7.7Viewing moment
Beauty and the Beast
1991
Aladdin★ 7.1Viewing moment
Aladdin
2019
Aladdin★ 7.6Viewing moment
Aladdin
1992
Oliver & Company★ 6.7Viewing moment
Oliver & Company
1988
Little Shop of Horrors★ 6.9Viewing moment
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Waking Sleeping Beauty★ 7.2Viewing moment
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Howard★ 7.1Viewing moment
Howard
2018
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue★ 6.3Viewing moment
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
1990
La bella e la bestia Musical★ 7Viewing moment
La bella e la bestia Musical
1994
Little Shop of Horrors★ 7.4Viewing moment
Little Shop of Horrors
1960
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'Viewing moment
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
2006
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the BeastViewing moment
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
2010
God Bless You, Mr RosewaterViewing moment
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
2016

Frequent collaborators

Alan MenkenAlan MenkenGlen KeaneGlen KeaneRoger AllersRoger AllersFrank WelkerFrank WelkerJodi BensonJodi BensonRon ClementsRon ClementsJohn MuskerJohn MuskerTim RiceTim Rice