Leonard Gershe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Leonard Gershe

American writer

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1922

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-Mar-2002

Profession: screenwriter, writer, author, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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.