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Betty Comden

3 May 1917Born
23 Nov 2006Died
89Age at death
24Credits

Biography

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Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green lasted for six decades, during which time they collaborated with other leading entertainment figures such as the famed "Freed Unit" at MGM, Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2018BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the TownFilm: Writer
  2. 2008Singin' in the RainFilm: Writer
  3. 2002Wonderful TownFilm: Writer
  4. 2000Peter PanFilm: Writer
  5. 1995Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!Film
  6. 1993On the TownFilm: Host/Narrator, Writer
  7. 1993FrasierSeries: Linda (voice) (1 episode)
  8. 1989Slaves of New YorkFilm: Mrs. Wheeler
  9. 1986Follies: In ConcertFilm: Emily Whitman
  10. 1984Garbo TalksFilm: Garbo (uncredited)
  11. 1973ApplauseFilm: Writer
  12. 1971Great PerformancesSeries: Emily Whitman (1 episode)
  13. 1964What a Way to Go!Film: Screenplay
  14. 1960Peter PanFilm: Writer
  15. 1960Bells Are RingingFilm: Screenplay
  16. 1958Auntie MameFilm: Screenplay
  17. 1956Peter PanFilm: Writer
  18. 1955It's Always Fair WeatherFilm: Woman on Phone (voice) (uncredited), Screenplay
  19. 1955Peter PanFilm: Writer
  20. 1953The Band WagonFilm: Screenplay
  21. 1952Singin' in the RainFilm: Screenplay
  22. 1949On the TownFilm: Screenplay
  23. 1949The Barkleys of BroadwayFilm: Screenplay
  24. 1947Good NewsFilm: Screenplay

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