Richard Adler

Richard Adler
Born(1921-08-03)August 3, 1921
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2012(2012-06-21) (aged 90)
Southampton, New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • Composer
  • writer
  • lyricist
  • producer
Formerly ofAdler and Ross

Richard Adler (August 3, 1921 – June 21, 2012) was an American lyricist, writer, composer and producer of several Broadway shows. He is best known for his work with Jerry Ross on the musicals The Pajama Game (1954) and Damn Yankees (1955).