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Lewis Allan was an American songwriter, poet, and political activist. He is best known for writing the lyrics to the song "Strange Fruit," which was famously performed by Billie Holiday. He was born in New York City on February 10, 1903, to Russian-Jewish immigrants. He attended City College of New York and worked as a teacher and a social worker. In 1937, he wrote the lyrics to "Strange Fruit," which was a protest against racism and lynching in the United States. The song was first performed by Billie Holiday in 1939 and has since become an iconic protest song. In the 1940s, Allan wrote several other songs, including "The House I Live In," which was performed by Frank Sinatra and was later used in a short film of the same name. He also wrote the lyrics to "The Crucifixion," which was performed by Paul Robeson. In the 1950s, Allan adopted two sons, Michael and Robert, who were the children of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who had been convicted of espionage and executed in 1953. He changed their last name to Meeropol, which was his wife's maiden name. In the 1960s, Allan wrote several plays, including "The World of Sholom Aleichem" and "The Deputy," which was a play about Pope Pius XII's silence during the Holocaust. Lewis Allan died on November 11, 1986, in New York City. He was 83 years old.
| Popular As | Abel Meeropol |
| Occupation | soundtrack,actor |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | 10 February, 1903 |
| Birthday | 10 February |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of death | 30 October, 1986 |
| Died Place | Longmeadow, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Lewis Allan Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
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Who Is Lewis Allan's Wife?
His wife is Anne Shaffer (? - 1973) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Anne Shaffer (? - 1973) ( her death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Lewis Allan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lewis Allan worth at the age of 83 years old? Lewis Allan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Lewis Allan's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
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