Paul Osborn(1901-1988)

Writer

Paul Osborn was born on 4 September 1901 in Evansville, Indiana, USA. He was a writer, known for East of Eden (1955), South Pacific (1958) and Sayonara (1957). He was previously married to Millicent Green. He died on 12 May 1988 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 1 win & 5 nominations total

Known for:

East of Eden

7.8

Writer

1955

South Pacific

6.8

Writer

1958

Sayonara

7.0

Writer

1957

Portrait of Jennie

7.6

Writer

1948

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Morning's at Seven
- play
- TV Movie
- 1982
A Bell for Adano
- play
- TV Movie
- 1967
De Tod uf em Oepfelbaum
- play "On Borrowed Time"
- TV Movie
- 1966
Und nicht mehr Jessica
- play "Point of no Return"
- TV Movie
- 1965
Erinnerst du dich?
- play: The vinegar tree
- TV Movie
- 1961
The World of Suzie Wong
- adaptation
- 1960
Wild River
- screenplay
- 1960
Play of the Week
- writer
- TV Series
- 1960
Der Tod im Apfelbaum
- play "On Borrowed Time"
- TV Movie
- 1960
Decision
- teleplay
- TV Series
- 1958
South Pacific
- screenplay
- 1958
Playhouse 90
- play
- TV Series
- 1958
Sayonara
- screen play
- 1957
On Borrowed Time
- play
- TV Movie
- 1957
ITV Play of the Week
- play
- TV Series
- 1957

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Born
- September 4, 1901
- Evansville, Indiana, USA
Died
- May 12, 1988
- New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
Spouse
- Millicent GreenMay 10, 1939 - May 12, 1988 (his death, 1 child)
Other works
Stage: Wrote "Morning's at Seven", performed at the Palace Theatre in Watford, England, with Margaret Tyzack OBE, Don Fellows, Doreen Mantle, Peter Jones, Andree Melly, Faith Brook, Alan MacNaughtan in the cast. Directed by Vivian Matalon.
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Son of a Baptist minister. Graduated from the University of Michigan, where he later taught English. Studied drama and playwriting at Yale University. Created a singular reputation for successful adaptations of novels into plays and screenplays, notably 'A Bell for Adano' and 'The World of Suzie Wong'.