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Richard L. Breen Biography

Birth Name:Richard L. Breen

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Writer, Director, Producer, Script department

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 1964 Writers Guild of America for Best Written Drama
In 1949, he was nominated for a Writers Guild Award for his work on "Miss Tatlock's Millions․"
In 1952, he became the president of the Screen Writers Guild
Was nominated for a Writers Guild Award for his work on the musical "State Fair․"
Won the 1967 Writers Guild of America Edmund J․ North Award
Served in the United States Navy during World War II
Was the first president of the west division of the Writers Guild of America

1949Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay: nominated
1949WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1949WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
1954Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay: winner
1963WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Musical: nominated
1964Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1964WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Drama: nominated