Alfred Uhry was a professional songwriter, lyricist and comedy writer who supported himself as a teacher at a New York private school and a college instructor. Already 40, he wrote a play based on characters from his family in Atlanta. The result was "Driving Miss Daisy", an off-Broadway success about a proud, obstinate Southern Jewish matron who is forced to employ an African American chauffeur and the relationship they forged that earned him a Pulitzer Prize. When Bruce Beresford made the film version in 1989, Uhry adapted his play and earned an Oscar for his efforts.Although a relative
Hired by prolific composer Frank Loesser for ad and TV work
1968
First Broadway credit as lyricist with "Here's Where I Belong", based on "East of Eden"; closed after one performance
Taught theatre and English at the Calhoun School, NYC
1975
First professional librettist credit with "The Robber Bridegroom"; also wrote lyrics; produced by The Acting Company; production starred Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone; Uhry won a Tony nomination for his libretto
1977
"The Robber Bridegroom" was revived starring Barry Bostwick
