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Ben Hecht

Writing

2.9 Popularity Feb 28, 1894 (70 years old) New York City, New York, USA

Ben Hecht (February 28, 1894 – April 18, 1964) was an American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, journalist, and novelist. A successful 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...

Biography

Ben Hecht (February 28, 1894 – April 18, 1964) was an American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, journalist, and novelist. A successful 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.

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Filmography 160

1995
Kiss of Death Movie

Original Film Writer

1988
1986
I Hate Actors Movie

Novel

1983
Scarface Movie

Original Film Writer

1974
The Front Page Movie

Theatre Play

1969
Gaily, Gaily Movie

Novel

1964
Circus World Movie

Screenplay

1964
7 Faces of Dr. Lao Movie

Additional Writing

1962
Billy Rose's Jumbo Movie

Theatre Play

1962
1960
North to Alaska Movie

Screenplay

1958
1958
1957
Legend of the Lost Movie

Screenplay

1957
A Farewell to Arms Movie

Screenplay

1956
The Iron Petticoat Movie

Screenplay

1956
Trapeze Movie

Writer

1956
1956
Miracle in the Rain Movie

Screenplay

Photos 1

Ben Hecht Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday February 28, 1894 (70 years old)
Died April 18, 1964
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Years Active 1926 - 1995
Popularity 2.9
Career Stats
160 Total Credits
4 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
1 Photos