Adolph Green

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Adolph Green

Literature

#624

World Rank

#1521

Historical Rank

#305

USA Rank

Writing

#106

World Rank

#193

Historical Rank

#61

USA Rank

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Why Is Adolph Green Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Adolph Green was an American lyricist and playwright who, with long-time collaborator Betty Comden, penned the screenplays and songs for some of the most beloved musicals on Broadway and in Hollywood. Although they were not a romantic couple, they shared a unique comic genius and sophisticated wit that enabled them to forge a six-decade-long partnership. They received numerous accolades including four Tony Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards and a Grammy Award. Green was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1980 and American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981. Comden and Green received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1991.

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