Back to peopleHoward AshmanKnown forWritingBornMay 17, 1950DiedMarch 14, 1991Place of birthBaltimore, Maryland, USABiographyLife and careerHoward 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.Filmography8 filmsAll8Crew8The Little Mermaid2023LyricistAladdin2019LyricistBeauty and the Beast2017LyricistAladdin1992LyricistSongsBeauty and the Beast1991Executive ProducerSongsIn Memory OfThe Little Mermaid1989ProducerSongsAdditional DialogueOliver & Company1988SongsLittle Shop of Horrors1986MusicalLyricistScreenplay
