About Theodore St. John
Lived 1906 – 1956 (aged 49). Theodore St. John was an American screenwriter and actor.
Theodore St John (1906–1956) was an American writer, actor and director of films, radio and theatre. In 1953 he won a Best Motion Picture Story Oscar for 1952's The Greatest Show on Earth. His win was shared with Fredric M. Frank and Frank Cavett.
He served in the army from 1942 to 1946. He died in 1956 of self-inflicted stab wounds.
Select credits Ghosts (1927) - actor in Broadway production The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) - screenplay Fort Algiers (1953) - screenplay
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Who was Theodore St. John?
American screenwriter (1906-1956)
When was Theodore St. John born?
Theodore St. John was born on 27 September 1906 in New York City.
When did Theodore St. John die?
Theodore St. John died on 9 January 1956 in Northampton.
What was Theodore St. John's occupation?
Theodore St. John was a screenwriter and actor.
What nationality was Theodore St. John?
Theodore St. John was American.
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