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Along with Ascher and Rupert Holmes, he wrote the music and lyrics to A Star Is Born (also 1976), with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. The love ballad, " Evergreen ", (lyrics by Paul Williams, melody by Barbra Streisand) won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Song of the Year.
Paul Williams (born September 19, 1940, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor known for his long and storied career in which he has written numerous award-winning songs, scored films, and acted in films and television.
Paul Williams is a celebrated songwriter who has won Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Awards for his songs. He is also an actor who has appeared in films such as The Muppet Movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and The Doors.
Learn about Paul Williams, a Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar winner who created timeless classics like "We've Only Just Begun" and "The Rainbow Connection". Explore his music, film and recovery advocacy career highlights.
Paul Williams is a legendary lyricist and composer who has won multiple awards and written songs for films, TV and stage. He is also a former president of ASCAP, a recovery advocate and a best-selling author.
His career, life, and work in recovery have been chronicled in the acclaimed documentary, Paul Williams Still Alive, for which Paul wrote the critically acclaimed title track.
Learn about Paul Williams, a versatile artist who has written for the Carpenters, Daft Punk, and more. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, bio, and other highlights on AllMusic.
