Biography
Howard Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright and lyricist. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney, Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the music.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Beauty and the Beast Jr
2024
Music
Performed by TADA school of performing arts
The Little Mermaid
2023
Lyricist
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the sur...
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022
Lyricist
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with n...
Aladdin
2019
Lyricist
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry ...
Howard
2018
as Self/ Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely ...
Beauty and the Beast
2017
Lyricist
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
2016
Lyricist, Book
Follows Elliot Rosewater, heir of a massive fortune controlled by the Rosewater Foundation, as he deals with the guilt surrounding his wealth. At the ...
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
2010
as Self (archive footage)
An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Self - Sebastian (voice) / Ariel (voice) (archive footage)
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovat...
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
In Memory Of
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovat...
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a ...
Aladdin
1992
Lyricist, Songs
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and pow...
Beauty and the Beast
1991
Executive Producer, Songs, In Memory Of
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the h...
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
1990
Lyricist
The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenager who is using marijuana and stealing his father's beer. His younger sister, Corey, is worried a...
The Little Mermaid
1989
Producer, Songs, Additional Dialogue
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everyt...
Oliver & Company
1988
Songs
A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get fo...
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Musical, Lyricist, Screenplay
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and...