Robert Riskin
1897 - 1955
General Information
Bio
(1897-1955) Screenwriter, playwright. Robert Riskin was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Full Name
Robert Riskin
Locations
New York
Author's Timeline
1897
BIRTH
Robert Riskin was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York, on March 30, 1897.
1927
LITWORK
Bless You, Sister
Play written by Robert Riskin and John Meehan.
Play written by Robert Riskin and John Meehan.
1930
LITWORK
Many A Slip
Play Written by Edith Fitzgerald, Robert Riskin, and Gladys Unger.
Play Written by Edith Fitzgerald, Robert Riskin, and Gladys Unger.
1933
LITWORK
Lady for a Day
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
1934
LITWORK
It Happened One Night
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin and winner of the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1934.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin and winner of the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1934.
1936
LITWORK
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
1938
LITWORK
You Can't Take It with You
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
1945
LITWORK
The Thin Man Goes Home
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin and Dwight Taylor.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin and Dwight Taylor.
1947
LITWORK
Magic Town
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
1950
LITWORK
Mister 880
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
1951
LITWORK
Half Angel
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
Screenplay written by Robert Riskin.
1955
DEATH
Robert Riskin died in Los Angeles, California, on September 20, 1955.
1955
INTERMENT
Robert Riskin was interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.
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