Biography
Roger Overholt Hirson (May 5, 1926 β May 27, 2019) was an American dramatist and screenwriter best known for his books of the Broadway musicals, Pippin, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award, and Walking Happy. He contributed extensively for original television anthology series episodes since the 1950s and also wrote the screenplays or stories for several prominent films such as The Bridge at Remagen (1969).
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Filmography
all 18
Writer 16
Movies 12
TV Shows 6
Teleplay
A Woman Named Jackie (1991)
TV
Writer
The Old Man and the Sea (1990)
Movie
Writer
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986)
Movie
Screenstory
To Catch a King (1984)
Movie
Writer
A Christmas Carol (1984)
Movie
9
Writer
To Catch a King (1984)
Movie
Writer
Pippin (1981)
Movie
Writer
Demon Seed (1977)
Movie
Writer
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
TV
Writer
Strike Force (1975)
Movie
Writer
Pieces of Dreams (1970)
Movie
Writer
The Bridge at Remagen (1969)
Movie
Writer
A Bell for Adano (1967)
Movie
Writer
The DuPont Show of the Week (1961)
TV
Writer
Ninotchka (1960)
Movie
Writer
The Alcoa Hour (1955)
TV
Writer
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
TV
8.33
Writer
Studio One (1948)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.43
Based on 44.2 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1967
1976
1981
1991
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1926-05-05
Deathday2019-05-27 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York, United States of America
ChildrenDavid Hirson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsRoger Hirson
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