Robert Lopez
Songwriter and playwright of musicals
Born
February 23rd, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prolific songwriter and playwright, contributed to Broadway musicals, co-created the hit musical 'Avenue Q' and the animated film 'Frozen.' 'Avenue Q' received the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2004. 'Frozen,' featuring the song 'Let It Go,' won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2014. Collaborated with other artists and continued to create acclaimed works for theater and film.
Co-created the musical 'Avenue Q'
Wrote 'Let It Go' for the film 'Frozen'
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