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Herman Jacob Mankiewicz (/ ˈ m æ ŋ k ə w ɪ t s /; November 7, 1897 – March 5, 1953) was an American screenwriter who, with Orson Welles, wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane (1941). Both Mankiewicz and Welles would go on to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film.
- Herman Jacob Mankiewicz, November 7, 1897, New York City, U.S.
- Screenwriter
- 1926–1952
Apr 2, 2014 · Herman J. Mankiewicz was an American journalist, playwright and screenwriter. Mankiewicz worked in reporting and editing for many esteemed publications, including the Chicago Tribune,...
Herman J. Mankiewicz, now known primarily as the man who co-wrote Citizen Kane (1941) with Hollywood's greatest wunderkind, Orson Welles, was one of the highest-paid screenwriters in Hollywood and the head of Paramount's screen-writing department in the late 1920s and early '30s.
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Herman J. Mankiewicz, now known primarily as the man who co-wrote Citizen Kane (1941) with Hollywood's greatest wunderkind, Orson Welles, was one of the highest-paid screenwriters in Hollywood and the head of Paramount's screen-writing department in the late 1920s and early '30s.
- November 7, 1897
- March 5, 1953
Mar 25, 2024 · Joseph L. Mankiewicz (born February 11, 1909, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died February 5, 1993, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American producer, director, and screenwriter known for his witty, literary, urbane dialogue and memorable characters.
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Apr 17, 2022 · Film work at Paramount came easy to Herman J. Mankiewicz. First, he started with silent films and then transitioned to “talkies.” As head of the studio’s scenario department, he was one of the highest-paid writers in Hollywood.
Apr 21, 2021 · It is the story of Herman J. Mankiewicz (Oscar nominee Gary Oldman) aka Mank, the other person behind the screenplay of Citizen Kane. In fact, Mankiewicz, along with Welles, would share the...
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