Romulus Linney (playwright)
Romulus Linney (born September 21, 1930 in Philadelphia , † January 15, 2011 in Germantown ) was an American screenwriter.
His adaptation of the novella A Lesson Before Dying and The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks gained particular fame . In 1998 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and in 2002 to the American Academy of Arts and Letters .
His daughter is the actress Laura Linney .
Web links
- Romulus Linney in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Obituary in the New York Times
Individual evidence
- ^ Members: Romulus Linney. American Academy of Arts and Letters, accessed April 10, 2019 (with list of awards).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Linney, Romulus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 21, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Philadelphia |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 15, 2011 |
| Place of death | Germantown |