About Scott Sommer
Lived 1951 – 1993 (aged 42). Scott Sommer was an American screenwriter.
Scott Sommer (February 20, 1951 – November 18, 1993) was an American author. He graduated from Columbia High School and Ohio Wesleyan University (1973). Sommer was the author of four novels and one collection of short stories.
He was the screenwriter of the film CrissCross starring Goldie Hawn. His novel Nearing's Grace was made into the 2005 feature film Nearing Grace. He appeared as an extra in Crossing Delancey and Knots Landing.
The Writer's Voice offered the "Scott Sommer Fiction Award" annually until 1999. The winner received $1,000 and a special reading.
Books published 1979 - Nearing's Grace 1981 - Lifetime (short stories) 1982 - Last Resort 1985 - Hazzard's Head 1989 - Still Lives
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American screenwriter
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Scott Sommer was born on 20 February 1951.
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Scott Sommer died on 18 November 1993.
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Scott Sommer was a screenwriter.
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