Howard Ashman
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- May 17, 1950
- Died
- Mar 14, 1991 (aged 40)
- Place of birth
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Credits
- 12
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.
Known for
Beauty and the Beast
2017Movie
Lyricist
Aladdin
1992Movie
Lyricist, Songs
Beauty and the Beast
1991Movie
Executive Producer, Songs, In Memory Of
Aladdin
2019Movie
Lyricist
The Little Mermaid
1989Movie
Producer, Songs, Additional Dialogue
The Little Mermaid
2023Movie
Lyricist
Filmography
The Little Mermaid
2023Movie
Lyricist
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022Movie
Lyricist
Aladdin
2019Movie
Lyricist
Beauty and the Beast
2017Movie
Lyricist
Aria for a Cow
2015Movie
Lyricist
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2010Movie
In Memory Of
Aladdin
1992Movie
Lyricist, Songs
Beauty and the Beast
1991Movie
Executive Producer, Songs, In Memory Of
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
1990Movie
Lyricist
The Little Mermaid
1989Movie
Producer, Songs, Additional Dialogue
Oliver & Company
1988Movie
Songs
Little Shop of Horrors
1986Movie
Musical, Lyricist, Screenplay