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Gerald Sheldon Herman was an American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broadway musicals Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. He was nominated for the Tony Award five times, and won twice, for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage aux Folles.
Birth Name
Gerald Sheldon Herman
Born
Friday, 10 July 1931
Died
Thursday, 26 December 2019
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age | Self | 2021 |
| The Fabulous Allan Carr | Self | 2018 |
| Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy | Self | 2013 |
| Carol Channing: Larger Than Life | Himself / Self | 2012 |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self - Honoree | 2010 |
| Michael Feinstein's American Songbook | Self | 2010 |
| King in Chicago | Self | 2008 |
| The Florence Henderson Show | Self - Guest | 2008 |
| Words and Music by Jerry Herman | Himself / Self | 2007 |
| Broadway: The American Musical | Self | 2004 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1997 | Emmy | Outstanding Music and Lyrics | Nominated |
