Abel Meeropol | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 10, 1903 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 1986 (aged 83) |
| Other names | Lewis Allan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, songwriter |
| Known for | "Strange Fruit" "The House I Live In" |
| Spouse |
Anne Shaffer
(m. 1931; died 1973) |
Abel Meeropol (February 10, 1903 – October 29, 1986)[1] was an American songwriter and poet whose works were published under his pseudonym Lewis Allan. He wrote the poem and musical setting of "Strange Fruit" (1937), which was recorded by Billie Holiday.