Isobel Lennart

Isobel Lennart
BornMay 18, 1915 (1915-05-18)
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1971 (1971-01-26) (aged 55)
Hemet, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, playwright
Spouse
John Harding
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(m. 1945)​
Children2, including Sarah Harding

Isobel Lennart (May 18, 1915 – January 25, 1971) was an American screenwriter and playwright. She is best known for writing the book for the Broadway musical Funny Girl which premiered in 1964,[1][2] although she also wrote scripts for successful Hollywood films featuring major stars, some of which received Oscar nominations.[2]

  1. ^ Champlin, Charles (7 February 1971). "Isobel Lennart - In Memoriam". Los Angeles Times. pp. C30.
  2. ^ a b Rebell, Sarah (21 June 2022). "The Unsung Jewish Woman Behind 'Funny Girl'". heyalma. Retrieved 23 June 2022.