Betty Comden

(1915-2006)

American librettist, songwriter, actress

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Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was an American lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who contributed to numerous Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green spanned six decades: "the longest running creative partnership in theatre history." The musical-comedy duo of Comden and Green collaborated most notably with composers Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein, as well enjoyed success with Singin' in the Rain, as part of the famed "Freed unit" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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Born	Basya Cohen 3 May 1915 Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died	23 November 2006 (aged 91) New York City, NY, USA
Zodiac	Taurus
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Steven Kyle 1913-1979 · · m. 1942 info edit

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Alan info 1st child with Steven Kyle Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Susanna info 2nd child with Steven Kyle Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Gene Kelly · Friend · 1912-1996 · American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer edit info

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Leo Lerman · Friend · 1914-1994 · American writer and editor edit info

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Adolph Green · Friend · 1914-2002 · American lyricist and playwright edit info

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Leonard Bernstein · Friend · 1918-1990 · American conductor and composer edit info

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Jerome Robbins · Friend · 1918-1998 · American director edit info

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Gray Foy · Friend · 1922-2012 · American artist edit info

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