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Joseph Stein(1912-2010)

  • Writer
  • Producer
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Joseph Stein was born on 30 May 1912 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Enter Laughing (1967) and Fiddler on the Roof. He was married to Elisa Loti and Sadie Singer. He died on 24 October 2010 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 30, 1912
DiedOctober 24, 2010(98)
BornMay 30, 1912
DiedOctober 24, 2010(98)
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Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Fiddler on the Roof
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1971
Janet Margolin and Reni Santoni in Enter Laughing (1967)
Enter Laughing
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1967
Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
  • Writer
    Larry Blyden, Dawn Nickerson, Susan Silo, and Diahn Williams in Harry's Girls (1963)
    Harry's Girls
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer



    • Bühne frei für Kolowitz
      TV Movie
      • translation
      • 1980
    • Sorbas
      TV Movie
      • teleplay (as Josef Stein)
      • 1972
    • Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
      Fiddler on the Roof
      8.0
      • screenplay by
      • stageplay by
      • 1971
    • Janet Margolin and Reni Santoni in Enter Laughing (1967)
      Enter Laughing
      6.3
      • play
      • screenplay
      • 1967
    • Larry Blyden, Dawn Nickerson, Susan Silo, and Diahn Williams in Harry's Girls (1963)
      Harry's Girls
      7.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • writer
      • 1963
    • Diana Dors in Mrs. Gibbons' Boys (1962)
      Mrs. Gibbons' Boys
      5.9
      • play
      • 1962
    • A Date with Debbie (1960)
      A Date with Debbie
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1960
    • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)
      The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
      8.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1960
    • American Cowboy
      TV Special
      • Writer (as Joe Stein)
      • 1960
    • Kraft Theatre (1947)
      The United States Steel Hour
      7.8
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1960
    • The DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
      The DuPont Show of the Month
      7.1
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1957
    • Mrs. Gibbons' Boys
      TV Movie
      • play
      • 1957
    • Plain and Fancy
      TV Movie
      • book
      • 1956
    • Your Show of Shows (1950)
      Caesar's Hour
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1954–1955
    • The Larry Storch Show
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1953

    Producer



    • Janet Margolin and Reni Santoni in Enter Laughing (1967)
      Enter Laughing
      6.3
      • producer
      • 1967
    • Larry Blyden, Dawn Nickerson, Susan Silo, and Diahn Williams in Harry's Girls (1963)
      Harry's Girls
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1963

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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Joe Stein
    • Born
      • May 30, 1912
      • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Died
      • October 24, 2010
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(complications from skull fracture)
    • Spouses
        Elisa Loti1975 - October 24, 2010 (his death)
    • Other works
      Stage: Wrote "Fidder on the Roof," performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, IL. Margaret James was musical director.
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      • 5 Articles

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    • Trivia
      At the time of his death, he was working on a new musical entitled "Heaven Can Wait".
    • Nickname
      • Joe

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