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Jun 10, 1922 New York City, New York, United States Died on 09 Mar 2002 (aged 79)
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About Leonard Gershe
- Leonard Gershe (June 10, 1922 - March 9, 2002) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist. Born in New York City, Gershe made his Broadway debut as a lyricist for the 1950 revue Alive and Kicking.
- He wrote the book for Harold Rome's musical stage adaptation of Destry Rides Again in 1959, and in 1969 a play, Butterflies are Free.
- Later Gershe wrote another play, Snacks, intended for Tony Danza. He wrote the lyrics for the "Born in a Trunk" sequence from the Judy Garland/James Mason musical A Star Is Born.
- In the 1950s, Gershe wrote ten scripts for the Ann Sothern sitcom Private Secretary.
- He also wrote a number of episodes of The Lucy Show.
- His screen credits include Funny Face, 40 Carats, and Butterflies Are Free. According to World of Wonder, Gershe had a long-term relationship with composer Roger Edens.Gershe died in Beverly Hills, California from complications from a stroke.
- He was 79, and now is buried at the Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
