About Malvin Wald
Lived 1917 – 2008 (aged 90). Malvin Wald was an American screenwriter.
Malvin Daniel Wald (August 8, 1917 – March 6, 2008) was an American screenwriter most famous for writing the 1948 police drama The Naked City, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story. He wrote over 150 scripts for motion pictures and TV shows including Peter Gunn, Daktari, and Perry Mason. He also served with the Army Air Forces and taught screenwriting at the University of Southern California. He died at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Los Angeles from age-related causes at age 90.
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Who was Malvin Wald?
American screenwriter (1917-2008)
When was Malvin Wald born?
Malvin Wald was born on 8 August 1917 in Brooklyn.
When did Malvin Wald die?
Malvin Wald died on 6 March 2008 in Los Angeles.
What was Malvin Wald's occupation?
Malvin Wald was a screenwriter.
What nationality was Malvin Wald?
Malvin Wald was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Malvin Wald. https://biography.guide/malvin-wald/
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