Charles Kaufman (screenwriter)
Charles Kaufman (born October 20, 1904 in Paterson , New Jersey ; died May 2, 1991 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American screenwriter .
Life
Kaufman appeared as a screenwriter since 1937.
For his screenplay for Esther Costello , Kaufman was nominated for the British Academy Film Award in the category Best Screenplay in 1958 .
In 1963 he and Wolfgang Reinhardt were nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Screenplay category for their work on the film Freud . After this production, Kaufman no longer appeared as a screenwriter.
He died of complications from pneumonia.
Filmography (selection)
- 1945/1946: Let there be light
- 1953: Return to Paradise (Return to Paradise)
- 1955: The Favorite (The Racer)
- 1957: Esther Costello (The Story of Esther Costello)
- 1958: South Seas Adventure
- 1960: Bridge to the Sun
- 1962: Freud
Web links
- Charles Kaufman in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual proof
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kaufman, Charles |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kaufman, Charles A. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 20, 1904 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Paterson , New Jersey , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 2, 1991 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California , United States |