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 "Strange Fruit" (1937), which was recorded by Billie Holiday.