About Everett Riskin
Lived 1895 – 1982 (aged 86). Everett Riskin was an American film producer and producer.
Everett Riskin (1895–1982) was an American film producer, best known for his work at Columbia and MGM, where he specialised in comedies.
He was the brother of screenwriter Robert Riskin.
Partial filmography The Awful Truth (1937) I Am the Law (1938) Holiday (1938) The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) A Guy Named Joe (1943) Kismet (1944) The Thin Man Goes Home (1945) High Barbaree (1947) Julia Misbehaves (1948) Thunder in the East (1952)
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Who was Everett Riskin?
American film producer
When was Everett Riskin born?
Everett Riskin was born on 8 May 1895 in New York City.
When did Everett Riskin die?
Everett Riskin died on 27 March 1982 in Los Angeles.
What was Everett Riskin's occupation?
Everett Riskin was a film producer and producer.
What nationality was Everett Riskin?
Everett Riskin was American.
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