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Paul Schneider

1923 – 2008

American screenwriter

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About Paul Schneider

Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 85). Paul Schneider was an American screenwriter, science fiction writer and novelist.

Paul Schneider (August 4, 1923 – October 13, 2008) was an American screenwriter who worked in television and film between the 1950s and the 1980s.

Star Trek

Schneider is probably best remembered for two episodes of the original Star Trek series: "Balance of Terror" and "The Squire of Gothos". The first of these introduced the Romulans – which became one of the main alien races in the Star Trek universe. The second episode introduces a "Q"-like lifeform which terrorizes the crew. He also wrote the episode "The Terratin Incident" for the animated Star Trek series.

Filmography

Schneider wrote for several other films and television series, including Mr. Magoo, Bonanza, Ironside, The Six Million Dollar Man and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Films

Television

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Schneider?

American screenwriter (1923–2008)

When was Paul Schneider born?

Paul Schneider was born on 4 August 1923.

When did Paul Schneider die?

Paul Schneider died on 13 October 2008.

What was Paul Schneider's occupation?

Paul Schneider was a screenwriter, science fiction writer and novelist.

What nationality was Paul Schneider?

Paul Schneider was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Schneider

· Wikidata: Q7153474

· DBpedia: Paul Schneider (writer)

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