Sheldon Harnick

Sheldon Harnick was born on April 30, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Election (1999) and Beautiful Boy (2018). He was previously married to Margery Gray, Elaine May and Mary Elizabeth Boatner. He died on June 23, 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.




Bio:
Sheldon Harnick was born on April 30, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Election (1999) and Beautiful Boy (2018). He was previously married to Margery Gray, Elaine May and Mary Elizabeth Boatner. He died on June 23, 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.


Tivia:
Brother-in-law of Barbara BarrieWon three Tony Awards: one in 1960 for "Fiorello!," for his lyrics as part of a Best Musical win; and two in 1965 for "Fiddler on the Roof," as Best Composer and Lyricist, shared with collaborator Jerry Bock, and for his lyrics as part of a Best Musical win. He was also Tony-nominated... [Details Intro]