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Robert W. Russell

1912 – 1992

American screenwriter

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About Robert W. Russell

Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 80). Robert W. Russell was an American screenwriter.

Robert Wallace Russell (January 19, 1912 – February 11, 1992) was an American writer for movies, plays, and documentaries. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Writing, Original Story and Best Writing, Screenplay on the 1943 film The More the Merrier.

He died in 1992 in New York City, shortly after his 80th birthday.

Filmography Ring of Steel (1942) short U.S. Army film directed by Garson Kanin; narration read by Spencer Tracy The More the Merrier (1943) (screenplay) The Well-Groomed Bride (1946) (screenplay) The Lady Says No (1952) Come September (1961) Walk Don't Run (1966) (story)

Plays Take Me Along (1959) Flora the Red Menace (1965) Queen Lear Washington Shall Hang

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Important facts

Born
19 January 1912
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 February 1992, New York City
Occupation
Screenwriter
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Southern California
Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Also known as
Robert Russell, Robert Wallace Russell

People in Robert W. Russell's life

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Spencer Tracy
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert W. Russell?

American screenwriter (1912-1992)

When was Robert W. Russell born?

Robert W. Russell was born on 19 January 1912.

When did Robert W. Russell die?

Robert W. Russell died on 11 February 1992 in New York City.

What was Robert W. Russell's occupation?

Robert W. Russell was a screenwriter.

What nationality was Robert W. Russell?

Robert W. Russell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert W. Russell

· Wikidata: Q7350744

· DBpedia: Robert W. Russell

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