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Julius J. Epstein Biography

Birth Name:Julius J. Epstein

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

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Best known for co-writing the Academy Award-winning film "Casablanca" along with twin brother Philip
Graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B․A․ in Art and Letters, and kept close ties to his alma matter throughout his life
Quote: "There wasn't one moment of reality in 'Casablanca․' We weren't making art․ We were making a living․"
After graduating, he and his twin brother went to Hollywood looking to work in movies and screenwriting
His dedication to alma matter Pennsylvania State University was such that he requested to be buried in a Penn State polo shirt
After his identical twin brother, Philip, died in 1952, he admitted to feeling like a part of him was gone for the rest of his life
While at Pennsylvania State University, he and his twin brother were champions in boxing, with Julius himself becoming an NCAA bantamweight Champion

1939Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay: nominated
1944Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay: winner
1956WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1959WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1962WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Drama: nominated
1973Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1973WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
1979WGA Award (Screen)-Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1984Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1984Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
1984WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: winner