Lan O'Kun

Lan O'Kun (January 13, 1932 – January 9, 2020) was an American screenwriter, playwright, lyricist and composer. He was a television writer for That Was the Week That Was, Apple's Way, The Love Boat, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Highway to Heaven, and The Twilight Zone. He worked as a composer for Barbra Streisand and had a long collaboration with his sister-in-law, and entertainer, Shari Lewis, which brought to life her puppets Lamb Chop, Charlie Horse, and Hush Puppy.[1][2]

Lan O'Kun
Born(1932-01-13)January 13, 1932
DiedJanuary 9, 2020(2020-01-09) (aged 87)
EducationSyracuse University
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, playwright, lyricist, composer
SpouseBarbara O’Kun
Children1 son
RelativesShari Lewis (sister-in-law)
Mallory Lewis (niece)

References

  1. Haring, Bruce (January 11, 2020). "Lan O'Kun Dies: Emmy-Winning Shari Lewis Collaborator, Screenwriter And Playwright Was 87". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  2. "Lan O'Kun". Malibu Surfside News. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2020 via Legacy.com.


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