Howard Ashman
Known for: Writing
Born: May 17, 1950
Died: March 14, 1991
Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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.
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Filmography
16 movies · 0 TV shows, newest first
6.3
The Little Mermaid
2023
6.8
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022
7.1
Aladdin
2019
6.8
Howard
2018
7.0
Beauty and the Beast
2017
9.0
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
2016
NR
Aria for a Cow
2015
6.0
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
2010
7.2
Waking Sleeping Beauty
20098.0
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
2006
7.7
Aladdin
1992
7.7
Beauty and the Beast
1991
6.2
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
1990
7.4
The Little Mermaid
1989
6.7
Oliver & Company
1988
7.0
Little Shop of Horrors
1986