Rossen, Robert, 1908-1966
Variant namesRossen was born in New York, NY, Mar. 16, 1908; he began his career for the NY stage; moved to Hollywood (1939) as a contract writer for Warner Brothers and by the late 1940s was firmly established as the creator of some of America's most acclaimed films; his involvement with the Communist party led to a subpoena from the House Un-American Activities Committee (1947); after "naming names" (1953), Rossen was allowed to continue working, but never returned to Hollywood, choosing instead to work in other locations; he won an Academy Award for best picture (1949) with All the king's men; his numerous credits include such films as The roaring twenties (1939), The hustler, and Lilith (both 1964); died Feb. 18, 1966.
From the description of Papers, 1934-1965. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40102120
Biography
Rossen was born in New York, NY, Mar. 16, 1908; he began his career for the NY stage; moved to Hollywood (1939) as a contract writer for Warner Brothers and by the late 1940s was firmly established as the creator of some of America's most acclaimed films; his involvement with the Communist Party led to a subpoena from the House Un-American Activities Committee (1947); after "naming names" (1953), Rossen was allowed to continue working, but never returned to Hollywood, choosing instead to work in other locations; he won an Academy Award for Best Picture (1949) with "All the King's Men"; his numerous credits include such films as "The Roaring Twenties" (1939), "The Hustler," and "Lilith" (both 1964); died Feb. 18, 1966.
From the guide to the Robert Rossen Papers, 1934-1965, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections)
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| creatorOf | Rossen, Robert, 1908-1966. The hustler : screenplay / by Robert Rossen. | Chapman University, Leatherby Libraries, Leatherby Libraries | |
| referencedIn | J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Rossen, Robert, 1908-1966. Papers, 1934-1965. | University of California, Los Angeles | |
| referencedIn | Philip Gibbons collection of William Squire materials, 1937-1989 | V & A Department of Theatre and Performance | |
| referencedIn | Lothar and Eva Just Film Stills Collection. | Harvard Film Archive, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
| referencedIn | Montgomery Clift papers, 1933-1966 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. | |
| creatorOf | Rossen, Robert, 1908-1966. The brave bulls: screenplay / [by Robert Rossen]. | Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library | |
| referencedIn | Clifford Odets papers, 1926-1963 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. | |
| creatorOf | Robert Rossen Papers, 1934-1965 | University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections. | |
| creatorOf | Rossen, Robert, 1908-1966. Corner pocket. | The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium |
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| associatedWith | Clift, Montgomery | person |
| associatedWith | Gibbons, Philip | person |
| associatedWith | Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 | person |
| associatedWith | Odets, Clifford, 1906-1963 | person |
| associatedWith | Tevis, Walter S. | person |
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Person
Birth 1908-03-16
Death 1966-02-18
Americans
English
