Stephen Schwartz date of birth:
March 6, 1948
How old is Stephen Schwartz?
77
Where was Stephen Schwartz born?
New York City, New York, United States
Stephen Schwartz body shape:
Athletic
What color are Stephen Schwartz's eyes?
Blue
What color is Stephen Schwartz's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Stephen Schwartz gay or straight?
Straight
What is Stephen Schwartz's ethnicity?
White
What is Stephen Schwartz nationality?
American
Where did Stephen Schwartz go to school?
Mineola High School
Where did Stephen Schwartz go to university?
Carnegie Mellon University
What is Stephen Schwartz's occupation?
Lyricist, composer
What genre is Stephen Schwartz's work?
Theater/Film, Theater, Film
Short Biography
Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre lyricist and composer. In a career spanning over four decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell (1971), Pippin (1972) and Wicked (2003). He has contributed lyrics for a number of successful films, including Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Prince of Egypt (1998; music and lyrics) and Enchanted (2007). Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards. He received the 2015 Isabelle Stevenson Award, a special Tony Award, for his commitment to serving artists and fostering new talent.