William Roberts
American screenwriter, born 1913
About William Roberts
Lived 1913 – 1997 (aged 83). William Roberts was an American screenwriter, film screenwriter and film producer.
William S. Roberts (September 4, 1913 – March 5, 1997) was a screenwriter.
His screenplays include: The Mating Game (1959), The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962), Ride the High Country (1962; uncredited), The Bridge at Remagen (1969), Posse (1975).
Roberts was the creator of ABC's sitcom, The Donna Reed Show.
William Roberts died on March 5, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, of respiratory failure.
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Who was William Roberts?
American screenwriter, born 1913
When was William Roberts born?
William Roberts was born on 4 September 1913 in Los Angeles.
When did William Roberts die?
William Roberts died on 5 March 1997 in Los Angeles.
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William Roberts was a screenwriter, film screenwriter and film producer.
What nationality was William Roberts?
William Roberts was American.
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