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Robert Lewin

1920 – 2004

American screenwriter

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About Robert Lewin

Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 84). Robert Lewin was an American screenwriter, film producer, film screenwriter, television producer and film director.

Robert Lewin (May 9, 1920 – August 28, 2004) Following that, he formed a publicity firm, Lewin, Kaufman and Schwartz, with Leonard Kaufman and Marving Schwartz. Lewin and his wife, Elyse, had three children, Cheryl, James and Lian.

Screenwriting Following his experiences during the Second World War, as a captain commanding an anti-tank unit, he wrote the screenplay for The Bold and the Brave. It was his first screenplay, and he was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

He moved on to write for television, working on a variety of shows including winning awards from the Writers Guild of America in both 1968 and 1969 for his work on Judd, for the Defense. He also worked as a producer and was nominated for Emmy Awards for The Paper Chase and Baretta. Lewin's work on that series included co-writing the episode "Datalore", which was the final episode of Star Trek written by Roddenberry. The other episodes that he was credited for writing were "Symbiosis", "11001001" and "The Arsenal of Freedom". Lewin retired after working on the show during the first season, with Maurice Hurley hired to replace him as head writer.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Lewin?

American screenwriter (1920-2004)

When was Robert Lewin born?

Robert Lewin was born on 9 May 1920 in New York City.

When did Robert Lewin die?

Robert Lewin died on 28 August 2004 in Santa Monica.

What was Robert Lewin's occupation?

Robert Lewin was a screenwriter, film producer, film screenwriter, television producer and film director.

What nationality was Robert Lewin?

Robert Lewin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Lewin

· Wikidata: Q15734538

· DBpedia: Robert Lewin (screenwriter)

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