Adolph Green

Biography

Born 12/02/1915

With longtime writing and performing partner Betty Comden has created some of the snappiest and also some of the most poignant popular songs ("The Party's Over," "New York, New York [It's a Hell of a Town], "Make Someone Happy," "Never Never Land," "Just in Time"), has written the lyrics and/or...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Writers Guild of America Screen Laurel Award
  • In 1995, received National Board of Review Special Award
  • In 1991, received Tony for Score

Highlights

  • In 1979, Film actor in "Simon"
  • In 1947, Co-wrote (with Betty Comden) first screenplay, "Good News"
  • In 1944, Co-starred and co-wrote (with Comden) the book and lyrics for Broadway muscial, "On the Town"

Family & Companions

  • Adam Green: son (mother, Phyllis Newman)
  • Amanda Green: daughter (mother, Phyllis Newman; married to Jeffrey Kaplan, a doctor, on May 21, 1999)

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