Coles Trapnell
American television producer
About Coles Trapnell
Lived 1910 – 1999 (aged 88). Coles Trapnell was an American television producer, screenwriter and television director.
Valentine Coles Trapnell (August 2, 1910 – January 29, 1999) was an American television producer, writer, and director most famous for a stint following Roy Huggins as the producer of the Warner Bros. Western series Maverick starring James Garner, Jack Kelly, and Roger Moore, beginning with the show's third season. Trapnell also wrote scripts for Yancy Derringer, Lawman, and Twelve O'Clock High, and authored the book Teleplay; an introduction to television writing (original edition, 1966; revised edition, 1974).
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Who was Coles Trapnell?
American television producer (1910-1999)
When was Coles Trapnell born?
Coles Trapnell was born on 2 August 1910 in New York City.
When did Coles Trapnell die?
Coles Trapnell died on 29 January 1999 in Los Angeles.
What was Coles Trapnell's occupation?
Coles Trapnell was a television producer, screenwriter and television director.
What nationality was Coles Trapnell?
Coles Trapnell was American.
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