Betty Comden

Betty Comden (1917–2006) was an American screenwriter, librettist and performing artist.

Also recorded as Elizabeth Cohen; Basya Cohen.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Elizabeth Cohen.

Also worked under the name Betty Comden.

Born at Brooklyn in 1917, died at New York City in 2006.

In detail

Betty Comden studied at Erasmus Hall High School, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and New York University. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Comden and Green.

Distinctions recorded are Theatre World Award, Kennedy Center Honors, Johnny Mercer Award and Tony Award for Best Musical.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Betty Comden”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q175078: Betty Comden

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