John Briley

Richard John Briley (June 25, 1925 – December 14, 2019) was an American writer best known for screenplays of biographical films. He won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards for Gandhi (1982). As well as film scripts, he wrote for television and theatre, and published several novels.

For the American football player and coach, see John Briley (coach).

Richard John Briley
Born
Richard John Briley

(1925-06-25)June 25, 1925
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2019(2019-12-14) (aged 94)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (BA), (MA)
University of Birmingham (PhD)
OccupationScreenwriter
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