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L. Ron Hubbard(1911-1986)

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  • Director
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L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard was born on 13 March 1911 in Tilden, Nebraska, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Battlefield Earth (2000), The Secret of Treasure Island (1938) and How the E-Meter Works (1976). He was previously married to Mary Sue Whipp, Sara Northrup and Margaret Louise Grubb. He died on 24 January 1986 in San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
BornMarch 13, 1911
DiedJanuary 24, 1986(74)
BornMarch 13, 1911
DiedJanuary 24, 1986(74)
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L. Ron Hubbard in Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016)
L. Ron Hubbard and Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard in Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016)

Known for

John Travolta in Battlefield Earth (2000)
Battlefield Earth
2.5
  • Writer
  • 2000
Gwen Gaze and Don Terry in The Secret of Treasure Island (1938)
The Secret of Treasure Island
4.8
  • Writer
  • 1938
How the E-Meter Works
1.1
  • Writer
  • 1976
The Cycle of Communication (1981)
The Cycle of Communication
1.8
  • Writer
  • 1981

Credits

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Writer

  • Project 74 (2018)
    Project 74
    • Writer
    • 2018
  • Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought (2012)
    Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought
    • book
    • Video
    • 2012
  • The Scientology Handbook: Tools for Life (2011)
    The Scientology Handbook: Tools for Life
    • based on the works of
    • Video
    • 2011
  • The Problems of Work (2010)
    The Problems of Work
    • book
    • Video
    • 2010
  • How to Use Dianetics (2009)
    How to Use Dianetics
    • book "Dianetics"
    • Video
    • 2009
  • The Way to Happiness (2009)
    The Way to Happiness
    • booklet
    • Video
    • 2009
  • John Travolta in Battlefield Earth (2000)
    Battlefield Earth
    • novel
    • 2000
  • The Different TR Courses and Their Criticism (1998)
    The Different TR Courses and Their Criticism
    • writer
    • Video
    • 1998
  • Body Motion Reads
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 1997
  • The Auditor's Code
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 1997
  • The Cycle of Communication
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1996
  • Orientation: A Scientology Information Film
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 1996
  • Assists
    • Writer
    • 1995
  • Confessional TRs
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1995
  • The Art of Communication
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 1995

Director

  • The Tone Scale
    • Director
    • 1985
  • The Professional TR Course (1983)
    The Professional TR Course
    • Director
    • 1983
  • The Cycle of Communication (1981)
    The Cycle of Communication
    • Director
    • 1981
  • The Case He Couldn't Crack (1981)
    The Case He Couldn't Crack
    • Director
    • 1981
  • The Problem of Life
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1980
  • An Afternoon at Saint Hill
    • Director
    • 1978
  • Man the Unfathomable (1976)
    Man the Unfathomable
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1976
  • How to Set Up a Session and an E-Meter (1976)
    How to Set Up a Session and an E-Meter
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1976
  • How the E-Meter Works
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Affinity
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1967

Producer

  • The Tone Scale
    • producer
    • 1985
  • An Introduction to Scientology (1984)
    An Introduction to Scientology
    • producer: interview segment
    • Video
    • 1984
  • The Professional TR Course (1983)
    The Professional TR Course
    • producer
    • 1983
  • The Cycle of Communication (1981)
    The Cycle of Communication
    • producer
    • 1981
  • The Problem of Life
    • producer
    • Short
    • 1980
  • An Afternoon at Saint Hill
    • producer
    • 1978
  • Man the Unfathomable (1976)
    Man the Unfathomable
    • producer
    • Short
    • 1976
  • How to Set Up a Session and an E-Meter (1976)
    How to Set Up a Session and an E-Meter
    • producer
    • Short
    • 1976
  • How the E-Meter Works
    • producer
    • 1976
  • Affinity
    • producer
    • Short
    • 1967

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • L. Ron Hubbard Bibliography
    • L. Ron Hubbard Biography
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • March 13, 1911
    • Tilden, Nebraska, USA
  • Died
    • January 24, 1986
    • San Luis Obispo, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Mary Sue WhippOctober 30, 1952 - January 24, 1986 (his death, 4 children)
  • Other works
    Novel: "Slaves of Sleep"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 21 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 14 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He founded the Church of Scientology in 1954.
  • Nicknames
    • LRH
    • Ron

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