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Ben Hecht Biography

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Actor

Awards

  • 1929Oscar-Best Writing, Original Story: winner
  • 1935Oscar-Best Writing, Adaptation: nominated
  • 1936Oscar-Best Writing, Original Story: winner
  • 1936Special Citation-: winner
  • 1940Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay: nominated
  • 1941Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 1947Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 1948Prize-Best Screenplay, Adapted: winner