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Alec Coppel

Writing

2.2 Popularity Sep 17, 1907 (64 years old) Melbourne, Australia

Alec Coppel (17 September 1907 – 22 January 1972) was an Australian-born screenwriter, novelist and playwright. He spent most of his career in London and Hollywood, specialising in light thrillers, mysteries and sex comedies. He is best known for the films Vertigo(1958), The Captain's Paradise...

Biography

Alec Coppel (17 September 1907 – 22 January 1972) was an Australian-born screenwriter, novelist and playwright. He spent most of his career in London and Hollywood, specialising in light thrillers, mysteries and sex comedies. He is best known for the films Vertigo(1958), The Captain's Paradise (1953), Mr Denning Drives North (1951) and Obsession (1949), and the plays I Killed the Count and The Gazebo.

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Filmography 34

2019
Jo Movie

Author

1990
Unfinished Crime Movie

Original Story

1971
Joe: The Busybody Movie

Theatre Play

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Vertigo Movie

Original Film Writer

1968
1968
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Movie

Theatre Play

1966
Moment to Moment Movie

Screenplay

1966
Moment to Moment Movie

Story

1963
The Laughing Crime Movie

Original Story

1962
The Swordsman of Siena Movie

Screenplay

1960
The Gazebo Movie

Novel

1958
Vertigo Movie

Screenplay

1957
1957
Alcoa Theatre TV

Writer

1957
1954
The Black Knight Movie

Screenplay

1954
Hell Below Zero Movie

Screenplay

1953
The Captain's Paradise Movie

Screenplay

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday September 17, 1907 (64 years old)
Died January 22, 1972
Place of Birth Melbourne, Australia
Years Active 1939 - 2019
Popularity 2.2
Career Stats
34 Total Credits