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Robert Alan Aurthur

Robert Alan Aurthur

Known For Writing
Birthday Jun 10, 1922
Died Nov 20, 1978 (56)
Birthplace New York City, New York, United States
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Updated Aug 08, 2025
Entry Date Apr 27, 2024
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Biography

Robert Alan Aurthur was an American screenwriter, film director, and producer renowned for his work in television and film. Raised in Freeport, New York, he initially pursued pre-medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania but left to serve as a combat correspondent in the United States Marine ... Corps during World War II. Aurthur's early television writing included episodes for Studio One and Mister Peepers. He gained acclaim for his teleplay A Man Is Ten Feet Tall (1955), which was adapted into the film Edge of the City (1957). His film credits include Warlock (1959), Grand Prix (1966), and The Lost Man (1969), which he wrote and directed. Aurthur co-wrote and produced All That Jazz (1979), receiving two posthumous Academy Award nominations. He was married to actress Bea Arthur from 1947 to 1950. Aurthur passed away from lung cancer in New York City at the age of 56.

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All That Jazz

All That Jazz

1979

Writer

The Lost Man

The Lost Man

1969

Screenplay

For Love of Ivy

For Love of Ivy

1968

Screenplay

Grand Prix

Grand Prix

1966

Screenplay

Warlock

Warlock

1959

Screenplay

Spring Reunion

Spring Reunion

1957

Story

Edge of the City

Edge of the City

1957

Story, Screenplay

The Lost Man

The Lost Man

1969

Director

All That Jazz

All That Jazz

1979

Executive Producer

What Makes Sammy Run?

What Makes Sammy Run?

1959

Executive Producer

A Man Is Ten Feet Tall

A Man Is Ten Feet Tall

1955

Associate Producer

Organization Category Movie
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