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George Axelrod Biography

Birth Name:George Axelrod

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was a member of the Authors League of America and Writers Guild of America West
  • Son of renowned silent film actress Betty Carpenter
  • Had two children with Gloria Washburn and two with Joan Stanton
  • Served in the Army Signal Corps during the Second World War
  • His career in entertainment began as a scriptwriter for radio programs, including "The Shadow" and "Grand Ole Opry․"
  • Known for adapting the screenplays for the films "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "The Manchurian Candidate․"
  • Best known for writing the play "The Seven Year Itch" in 1952

Awards

  • 1956WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1956WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1957WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1962Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1962WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: winner
  • 1966Golden Berlin Bear-: nominated
  • 2002PGA Hall of Fame - Motion Pictures-: winner