American librettist, songwriter, actress (1917–2006)
1917 — 2006
Quick Facts
Profession
American librettist, songwriter, actress (1917–2006)
Born
May 3, 1917
Died
2006 (age ~89)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, lyricist
1917
Born in Brooklyn (1917-05-03)
1945
AwardTheatre World Award
1953
AwardTony Award for Best Musical
1968
AwardTony Award for Best Original Score
1978
AwardTony Award for Best Original Score
1991
AwardJohnny Mercer Award
Frequently Asked Questions
Basya Comden is American librettist, songwriter, actress (1917–2006). Born in 1917.
Basya Comden was born on May 3, 1917.
Basya Comden died in 2006, at approximately 89 years of age.
Basya — May 3, 1917
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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2006
Died in New York City