John Paxton
John Paxton (May 21, 1911 – January 5, 1985) was an American screenwriter.
John Paxton | |
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| Born | May 21, 1911 Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Died | January 5, 1985 (aged 73) Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
Some of his films include Murder, My Sweet in 1944, Cornered in 1945, Crossfire in 1947 (an adaptation of the controversial novel The Brick Foxhole that earned him his only Oscar nomination). He helped adapt the screenplay for the controversial film The Wild One in 1953, starring Marlon Brando.
Paxton's work twice received the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, for Murder, My Sweet and Crossfire.
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