Howard Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright and lyricist. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney, Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the music.
Howard Ashman has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Little Mermaid with 2 titles. Signature works include Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
