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Arch Oboler(1909-1987)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Arch Oboler
Arch Oboler was born on 7 December 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Cinq survivants (1951), The Twonky (1953) and The Bubble (1966). He was married to Eleanor Helfand. He died on 19 March 1987 in Westlake Village, California, USA.
BornDecember 7, 1909
DiedMarch 19, 1987(77)
BornDecember 7, 1909
DiedMarch 19, 1987(77)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 1 nomination

Known for:

Susan Douglas Rubes in Cinq survivants (1951)
Cinq survivants
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1951
Gloria Blondell, Hans Conried, and Janet Warren in The Twonky (1953)
The Twonky
5.4
  • Writer
  • 1953
The Bubble (1966)
The Bubble
4.8
  • Writer
  • 1966
Bwana le diable (1952)
Bwana le diable
4.6
  • Writer
  • 1952

Credits

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Writer

  • Retro Static Radio (2020)
    Retro Static Radio
    Podcast Series
    • created by (creator)
    • 2023
  • Twelve Chimes It's Midnight Podcast (2017)
    Twelve Chimes It's Midnight Podcast
    Podcast Series
    • Writer
    • 2018
  • Trevor Howard and Loretta Young in Christmas Eve (1986)
    Christmas Eve
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • story (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • Domo Arigato (1990)
    Domo Arigato
    4.7
    • writer
    • 1990
  • Lights Out (1972)
    Lights Out
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 1972
  • The Bubble (1966)
    The Bubble
    4.8
    • Writer
    • 1966
  • One Plus One (1961)
    One Plus One
    5.9
    • play "Mrs. Kingsley's Report"
    • screenplay
    • 1961
  • The Bell Telephone Hour (1959)
    The Bell Telephone Hour
    8.0
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1960
  • Walter Matthau in Play of the Week (1959)
    Play of the Week
    7.1
    TV Series
    • play
    • 1960
  • Hi Grandma!
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1958
  • Eye on New York
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1956
  • Gloria Blondell, Hans Conried, and Janet Warren in The Twonky (1953)
    The Twonky
    5.4
    • written for the screen by
    • 1953
  • Bwana le diable (1952)
    Bwana le diable
    4.6
    • Writer
    • 1952
  • Chevron Theatre (1952)
    Chevron Theatre
    5.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1952
  • Lights Out (1946)
    Lights Out
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1951

Director

  • Domo Arigato (1990)
    Domo Arigato
    4.7
    • Director
    • 1990
  • The Bubble (1966)
    The Bubble
    4.8
    • Director
    • 1966
  • One Plus One (1961)
    One Plus One
    5.9
    • Director
    • 1961
  • Hi Grandma!
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1958
  • Gloria Blondell, Hans Conried, and Janet Warren in The Twonky (1953)
    The Twonky
    5.4
    • Director
    • 1953
  • Bwana le diable (1952)
    Bwana le diable
    4.6
    • Director
    • 1952
  • Susan Douglas Rubes in Cinq survivants (1951)
    Cinq survivants
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1951
  • Arch Oboler's Comedy Theatre (1949)
    Arch Oboler's Comedy Theatre
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1949
  • Frances Gifford, John Hodiak, and George Murphy in L'Affaire Arnelo (1947)
    L'Affaire Arnelo
    5.7
    • Director
    • 1947
  • Bewitched (1945)
    Bewitched
    5.6
    • Director
    • 1945
  • Strange Holiday (1945)
    Strange Holiday
    5.4
    • Director
    • 1945

Producer

  • Domo Arigato (1990)
    Domo Arigato
    4.7
    • producer
    • 1990
  • The Bubble (1966)
    The Bubble
    4.8
    • producer
    • 1966
  • One Plus One (1961)
    One Plus One
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1961
  • Hi Grandma!
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1958
  • Gloria Blondell, Hans Conried, and Janet Warren in The Twonky (1953)
    The Twonky
    5.4
    • producer
    • 1953
  • Bwana le diable (1952)
    Bwana le diable
    4.6
    • producer
    • 1952
  • Susan Douglas Rubes in Cinq survivants (1951)
    Cinq survivants
    6.3
    • producer
    • 1951
  • Arch Oboler's Comedy Theatre (1949)
    Arch Oboler's Comedy Theatre
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1949
  • Lights Out (1946)
    Lights Out
    6.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1949
  • Strange Holiday (1945)
    Strange Holiday
    5.4
    • producer (uncredited)
    • 1945

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 1.56 m
  • Born
    • December 7, 1909
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • March 19, 1987
    • Westlake Village, California, USA(stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Eleanor HelfandFebruary 22, 1937 - ?
  • Other works
    Made his reputation after he took over writing duties from Wyllis Cooper for the radio drama "Lights Out".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Wrote, directed and produced the first-ever film shot in 3-D, Bwana le diable (1952).

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