About Homer Brightman
Lived 1901 – 1988 (aged 86). Homer Brightman was an American screenwriter.
Homer Brightman (October 1, 1901 – January 31, 1988) was an American screenwriter who worked for Walt Disney Productions, Walter Lantz Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio, UPA, Larry Harmon Pictures, Cambria Productions and DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.
Brightman was also the original gag writer for Al Taliaferro's Donald Duck newspaper comic strip from 1938 to 1940, before Bob Karp took over.
Filmography Homer Brightman worked as a writer except as noted.
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Who was Homer Brightman?
American screenwriter (1901-1988)
When was Homer Brightman born?
Homer Brightman was born on 1 October 1901 in Seattle.
When did Homer Brightman die?
Homer Brightman died on 30 January 1988 in Kirkland.
What was Homer Brightman's occupation?
Homer Brightman was a screenwriter.
What nationality was Homer Brightman?
Homer Brightman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Homer Brightman. https://biography.guide/homer-brightman/
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