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D.M. Marshman Jr. Biography

Birth Name:Donald McGill Marshman

Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession Writer

Fast Facts

  • Worked as a movie writer for Life magazine before moving to Hollywood and getting a writing job at Paramount
  • Best known as a screenwriter who contributed to the 1950 film "Sunset Boulevard․"
  • After his career in Hollywood ended, he worked in advertising for Young & Rubicam

Awards

  • 1951Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay: winner
  • 1951Golden Globe-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 1951WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Drama: winner