Abe Burrows

Abe Burrows
Born
Abram Solman Borowitz

(1910-12-18)December 18, 1910
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1985(1985-05-17) (aged 74)
New York City, U.S.
EducationCity College of New York
New York University
Occupation(s)Writer, composer, librettist, director, humorist
Spouses
Ruth Levinson
(m. 1938; div. 1948)
Carin Smith Kinzel
(m. 1950)
Children2, James Burrows and Laurie Burrows Grad

Abe Burrows (born Abram Solman Borowitz; December 18, 1910 – May 17, 1985) was an American writer, composer, humorist, director for radio and the stage, and librettist for Broadway musicals. His versatile career in radio, Broadway, and television spanned many decades.[1] He is best known for co-writing the book to the award-winning musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Abe Burrows scores". The New York Public Library Archives & Manuscripts.
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