About Marcus Goodrich
Lived 1897 – 1991 (aged 93). Marcus Goodrich was an American novelist and screenwriter.
Marcus Aurelius Goodrich (November 28, 1897 – October 20, 1991) was an American screenwriter and novelist.
Biography He was the first husband of the actress Olivia de Havilland. Their only son Benjamin was born on September 27, 1949. He was married beforehand to Elizabeth Norton, Henriette Alice McCrea-Metcalf, Caroline Sleeth, and Renee Oakman.
He associated with the Ernest Hemingway group in Paris and was a protégé of Philip Wylie. He is best known for his 1941 novel Delilah.
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Who was Marcus Goodrich?
American screenwriter and novelist (1897–1991)
When was Marcus Goodrich born?
Marcus Goodrich was born on 28 November 1897 in San Antonio.
When did Marcus Goodrich die?
Marcus Goodrich died on 20 October 1991 in Richmond.
What was Marcus Goodrich's occupation?
Marcus Goodrich was a novelist and screenwriter.
What nationality was Marcus Goodrich?
Marcus Goodrich was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcus Goodrich. https://biography.guide/marcus-goodrich/
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