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Howard Elliott Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright, lyricist, and stage director. He is most widely known for his work on feature films for Walt Disney Animation Studios, for which Ashman wrote the lyrics and Alan Menken composed the music. Ashman has been credited as being a main driving force behind the Disney Renaissance.
His work included songs for Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. He died of AIDS complications in 1991.
Howard Ashman is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Howard (2018), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Little Mermaid (2023), Aladdin (2019), Oliver & Company (1988). The recorded credits span 1986 to 2023, including 15 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
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Known forWriting
Movies15
TV shows0
Active years represented1986–2023
Place of birthBaltimore, Maryland, USA
Died
Also known as
Howard Elliott Ashman
Known for
MovieHoward
MovieBeauty and the Beast
MovieAladdin
MovieBeauty and the Beast
MovieThe Little Mermaid
MovieThe Little Mermaid
MovieAladdin
MovieOliver & Company
MovieLittle Shop of Horrors
MovieBeauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
MovieCartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
MovieWaking Sleeping Beauty
MovieTreasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
MovieBeyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
MovieAria for a Cow