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Ben Hecht

(1894–1964) Screenwriter United States

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Ben Hecht was a screenwriter from the United States, best known for 1001 [i.e. A thousand and one] afternoons in Chicago.

Quick Facts About Ben Hecht

Born
February 28, 1894
Died
April 18, 1964
Nationality
United States
Profession
Screenwriter
Notable works
1001 [i.e. A thousand and one] afternoons in Chicago
Spouse
Rose Caylor

About Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht was an American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, journalist, and novelist. A journalist in his youth, he went on to write 35 books and some of the most enjoyed screenplays and plays in America. He received screen credits, alone or in collaboration, for the stories or screenplays of some seventy films, including six Academy Award nominations and two wins.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Story Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement New York Film Critics Circle Awards Locarno International Film Festival Awards

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