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Dean Riesner Biography

Profession Writer, Actor, Script department, Director, Soundtrack

Awards

1957WGA Award (TV)-Drama, 60 Minutes or Longer in Length: nominated
1966WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Drama: nominated
1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Adaptation: nominated
1972Edgar-Best Motion Picture: nominated
1972Edgar-Best Television Feature or Miniseries: nominated
1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: nominated