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Ira Levin (1929–2007)
Ira Levin decided on a career of a writer at the age of 15. Educated at the elite Horace Mann school, he went on to two years at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, before transferring to New York University, where he majored in philosophy and English. He earned his degree in 1950. In 1953 he was drafted into the army. Based in Queens, New York,...
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Writer (27 credits)
Writer (27 credits)
Rosemary's Baby
(TV Mini-Series) (based on the novels "Rosemary's Baby" and "Son of Rosemary" by - 2 episodes, 2014) (novel - 2 episodes, 2014)
- Night Two
(2014)
... (based on the novels "Rosemary's Baby" and "Son of Rosemary" by) / (novel)
- Night One
(2014)
... (based on the novels "Rosemary's Baby" and "Son of Rosemary" by) / (novel)
1982
Guiding Light
(TV Series) (certain characters created by - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 25 February 1982
(1982)
... (certain characters created by)
1976
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
(TV Movie) (characters from his novel "Rosemary's Baby")
1964-1965
No Time for Sergeants
(TV Series) (play - 34 episodes)
- The Velvet Wiggle
(1965)
... (play)
- Target: Stockdale
(1965)
... (play)
- Andy Meets His Match
(1965)
... (play)
- Whortleberry Roots for Everyone
(1965)
... (play)
- The Day Blue Blew
(1965)
... (play)
1964
Story Parade
(TV Series) (novel "A Kiss Before Dying" - 1 episode)
- A Kiss Before Dying
(1964)
... (novel "A Kiss Before Dying")
1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series) (story - 1 episode)
- The Devil You Say
(1961)
... (story)
1956
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Notebook Warrior
(1956)
... (written by)
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series) (written for television - 1 episode, 1955) (writer - 1 episode, 1954)
- No Time for Sergeants
(1955)
... (written for television)
- The Notebook Warrior
(1954)
... (writer)
Lights Out
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode, 1951) (writer - 1 episode, 1951)
- The Pattern
(1951)
... (written by)
- Leda's Portrait
(1951)
... (writer)
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Self (3 credits)
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(10/10/65-10/23/65) Stage: Wrote book / lyrics for "Drat! The Cat!", produced on Broadway. Choreographed / directed by Joe Layton. Martin Beck Theatre; 8 performances. See more »Official Sites:
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His father wanted him to go into the family's toy business, but agreed to support his son for two years while he pursued a career as a writer. Before the two years were up, Levin was supporting himself as a writer for TV. See more »Trademark:
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