Sheldon Harnick

Sheldon Harnick
Harnick in 2006
Harnick in 2006
Background information
Birth nameSheldon Mayer Harnick
Born(1924-04-30)April 30, 1924
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 2023(2023-06-23) (aged 99)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresMusical theater
OccupationLyricist
Years active1949–2023
Spouses
  • Mary Boatner
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1950; ann. 1957)​
  • ​
    ​
    (m. 1962; div. 1963)​
  • Margery Gray
    ​
    (m. 1965)​

Sheldon Mayer Harnick (April 30, 1924 – June 23, 2023) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock on musicals such as Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and Fiddler on the Roof.