About Maurice Richlin
Lived 1920 – 1990 (aged 70). Maurice Richlin was an American writer and screenwriter.
Maurice Richlin (February 23, 1920 – November 13, 1990) was an American screenwriter. He received two Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay nominations for Pillow Talk and Operation Petticoat in the same year. For the first of which he won along with Russell Rouse, Stanley Shapiro and Clarence Greene.
Richlin served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He co-wrote the original treatment, story and screenplay, The Pink Panther.
He wrote All in a Night's Work, Come September, Soldier in the Rain, For Pete's Sake.
He wrote the story for What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?.
He had an extensive career writing in radio and later, television, before his film career.
His son is the artist Lance Richlin.
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Who was Maurice Richlin?
American screenwriter (1920-1990)
When was Maurice Richlin born?
Maurice Richlin was born on 23 February 1920 in Omaha.
When did Maurice Richlin die?
Maurice Richlin died on 13 November 1990 in Los Angeles.
What was Maurice Richlin's occupation?
Maurice Richlin was a writer and screenwriter.
What nationality was Maurice Richlin?
Maurice Richlin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Richlin. https://biography.guide/maurice-richlin/
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