Richard Brooks
1912 - 1992
General Information
Bio
(1912-1992) Screenwriter, novelist. Richard Brooks was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died in Beverly Hill, California.
Full Name
Richard Brooks
Locations
New York
Author's Timeline
1912
BIRTH
Richard Brooks was born Reuben Sax in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 18, 1912.
1940
OTHER
Mr. Brooks worked as a news writer, announcer, and commentator for NBC radio in New York prior to moving to Los Angeles, California, in 1940.
1943
LITWORK
White Savage
Screenplay.
Screenplay.
1944
LITWORK
Cobra Woman
Screenplay by Gene Lewis and Richard Brooks.
Screenplay by Gene Lewis and Richard Brooks.
1945
LITWORK
The Brick Foxhole
Harper & Brothers
Novel.
Harper & Brothers
Novel.
1948
LITWORK
Key Largo
Screenplay by Richard Brooks and John Huston.
Screenplay by Richard Brooks and John Huston.
1948
LITWORK
The Boiling Point
Harper & Brothers
Novel.
Harper & Brothers
Novel.
1951
LITWORK
The Producer
Simon & Schuster
Novel.
Simon & Schuster
Novel.
1955
LITWORK
Blackboard Jungle
Screenplay, was nominated for an Academy Award.
Screenplay, was nominated for an Academy Award.
1956
LITWORK
The Last Hunt
Screenplay.
Screenplay.
1958
LITWORK
Cat on a Hot Tim Roof
Screenplay by Richard Brooks and James Poe.
Screenplay by Richard Brooks and James Poe.
1960
LITWORK
Elmer Gantry
Screenplay, received an Academy Award.
Screenplay, received an Academy Award.
1992
DEATH
Richard Brooks died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, on March 11, 1992.
1992
INTERMENT
Richard Brooks was interred at Hillside Memorial Park in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California.
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