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Peter Stone

Who

Peter Stone · Arts & Literature

What

Screenwriter of Charade and Father Goose (Academy Award 1964); wrote 1776

When

1930, Los Angeles, California, United States — 2003, New York City, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Peter Stone is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Screenwriter of Charade and Father Goose (Academy Award 1964); wrote 1776

How & why

Peter Stone was a screenwriter and playwright who won the 1964 Academy Award for the caper comedy 'Father Goose' and wrote the classic thriller 'Charade', and who on Broadway wrote the book for '1776', 'Woman of the Year' and 'Titanic', becoming the only writer to win an Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony. He was the son of film producer John Stone (born Ornstein). He was Jewish.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish screenwriters

Contributions & Sources

Screenwriter of Charade and Father Goose (Academy Award 1964); wrote 1776

1964

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish screenwriters