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J.P. Miller (I) (1919–2001)

Writer

Trivia:

Before he started writing, he boxed professionally as Tex Frontier.

Born:

James Pinckney Miller
in San Antonio, Texas, USA

Died:

(age 81) in Stockton, New Jersey, USA

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


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1989 I Know My First Name Is Steven (TV movie) (story / teleplay)
 
1980 Gauguin the Savage (TV movie)
 
1976 Helter Skelter (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
1976 The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (TV movie) (as JP Miller)
 
1972 Your Money or Your Wife (TV movie)
 
1970 The People Next Door (based upon an original story by / screenplay)
 
1968 CBS Playhouse (TV series)
– The People Next Door (1968) (writer)
 
1964 Behold a Pale Horse (screenplay)
 
1962 Days of Wine and Roses (written by / as JP Miller)
 
1961 The Young Savages (screenplay / as JP Miller)
 
1959 The Rabbit Trap (writer)
 
1958-1959 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
– The Ding-A-Ling Girl (1959) (writer)
– Days of Wine and Roses (1958) (writer)
 
1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– A Boy Called Ciske (1958) (adaptation)
 
1957 TV de Vanguarda (TV series)
– Armadilha do Coelho (1957)
 
1956 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
– The Catamaran (1956)
 
1956 Playwrights '56 (TV series)
– The Undiscovered Country (1956) (writer)
 
1954-1955 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The Pardon-Me Boy (1955) (teleplay)
– Somebody Special (1954)
 
1954-1955 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
– The Rabbit Trap (1955) (writer)
– Old Tasselfoot (1954) (writer)
 
1955 Producers' Showcase (TV series)
– Yellow Jack (1955) (adaptation)
 
1953 Man Against Crime (TV series)
– The Polecat Shakedown (1953) (written by)
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Playwright: "The People Next Door" (filmed as The People Next Door)

Alternate Names:

JP Miller
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Personal Quote:

[of 'Paddy Chayevsky'] Paddy was an extraordinarily good human manipulator. He knew his way around a scrap as very few writers do. Most writers, if they get into a fight or a bad situation on a movie, call their agents. But Paddy knew Hollywood and he wouldn't back down. He would go head to head with anybody -and... See more »

Trivia:

Before he started writing, he boxed professionally as Tex Frontier. See more »

Nickname:

Pappy See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius