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John Paxton

Writing

1.9 Popularity May 21, 1911 (73 years old) Kansas City, Missouri, USA

John Paxton (May 21, 1911 – January 5, 1985) was an American screenwriter.

Some of his films include Murder, My Sweet in 1944, Cornered in 1945, Crossfire in 1947 (an adaptation of the controversial novel The Brick Foxhole that earned him his only Oscar nomination). He helped adapt the screenplay...

Biography

John Paxton (May 21, 1911 – January 5, 1985) was an American screenwriter.

Some of his films include Murder, My Sweet in 1944, Cornered in 1945, Crossfire in 1947 (an adaptation of the controversial novel The Brick Foxhole that earned him his only Oscar nomination). He helped adapt the screenplay for the controversial film The Wild One in 1953, starring Marlon Brando.

Filmography 21

2000
On the Beach Movie

Screenplay

1972
1971
Kotch Movie

Screenplay

1960
Aftermath Movie

Writer

1959
On the Beach Movie

Screenplay

1957
1957
Interpol Movie

Screenplay

1955
A Prize of Gold Movie

Screenplay

1955
The Cobweb Movie

Screenplay

1953
The Wild One Movie

Screenplay

1951
Fourteen Hours Movie

Screenplay

1951
Of Men and Music Movie

Writer

1949
Rope of Sand Movie

Additional Dialogue

1947
Crossfire Movie

Screenplay

1947
So Well Remembered Movie

Screenplay

1946
Crack-Up Movie

Screenplay

1945
Cornered Movie

Screenplay

1944
Murder, My Sweet Movie

Screenplay

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday May 21, 1911 (73 years old)
Died January 05, 1985
Place of Birth Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Years Active 1944 - 2000
Popularity 1.9
Career Stats
21 Total Credits