About Sam Mintz
Lived 1897 – 1957 (aged 60). Sam Mintz was an American screenwriter.
Sam Mintz (; July 12, 1897 – September 13, 1957) was an American screenwriter from Russia during the Russian Empire period, who was nominated in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay at the 4th Academy Awards. He was nominated alongside Joseph L. Mankiewicz. They were nominated for Skippy.
He wrote nearly 40 screenplays during his career.
Selected filmography Shootin' Irons (1927) Daring Daughters (1933) A Glimpse of Paradise (1934) Chatterbox (1936)
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Who was Sam Mintz?
American screenwriter from Belarus (1897-1957)
When was Sam Mintz born?
Sam Mintz was born on 12 July 1897 in Minsk.
When did Sam Mintz die?
Sam Mintz died on 13 September 1957 in Oakland.
What was Sam Mintz's occupation?
Sam Mintz was a screenwriter.
What nationality was Sam Mintz?
Sam Mintz was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Mintz. https://biography.guide/sam-mintz/
MLA: "Sam Mintz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-mintz/.
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