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Robert Alan Aurthur

Born
Jun 10, 1922 · Aged 56
Died
Nov 20, 1978
Place of birth
New York City, New York, United States
Gender
Male
Movie credits
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TV credits
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Directing credits
1

Biography

Robert Alan Aurthur was an American screenwriter, film director, and producer renowned for his work in television and film. Raised in Freeport, New York, he initially pursued pre-medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania but left to serve as a combat correspondent in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Aurthur's early television writing included episodes for Studio One and Mister Peepers. He gained acclaim for his teleplay A Man Is Ten Feet Tall (1955), which was adapted into the film Edge of the City (1957). His film credits include Warlock (1959), Grand Prix (1966),…