Richard Brooks
American screenwriter and film director
Richard Brooks was an American screenwriter, film director, novelist and film producer. Nominated for eight Academy Awards in his career, he was best known for Blackboard Jungle, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Elmer Gantry, In Cold Blood and Looking for... Wikipedia
Born: May 18, 1912, Philadelphia, PA
Died: March 11, 1992 (age 79 years), Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Jean Simmons (m. 1960–1980), Harriette Levin (m. 1946–1957), and Jean Brooks (m. 1941–1944)
Parents: Esther Sax and Hyman Sax
Children: Kate Brooks
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