About Tom Waldman
Lived 1922 – 1985 (aged 63). Tom Waldman was an American screenwriter and film director.
Tom Waldman (July 8, 1922 – July 23, 1985) was an American screenwriter whose credits included Inspector Clouseau, Trail of the Pink Panther and The Party, both in collaboration with Blake Edwards, and episodes of popular TV series such as McHale's Navy, I Dream of Jeannie, Gilligan's Island, Peter Gunn and Bewitched. He frequently collaborated on scripts with his brother Frank. The Waldman brothers were the sole credited writers of the script for the 41st Academy Awards.
Personal life He was married to the actress and singer Fay McKenzie. He died in 1985 aged 63 of cancer.
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Who was Tom Waldman?
American screenwriter (1922–1985)
When was Tom Waldman born?
Tom Waldman was born on 8 July 1922 in Chicago.
When did Tom Waldman die?
Tom Waldman died on 23 July 1985 in Chapel Hill.
What was Tom Waldman's occupation?
Tom Waldman was a screenwriter and film director.
What nationality was Tom Waldman?
Tom Waldman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Waldman. https://biography.guide/tom-waldman/
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