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Waldo Miller Salt [1] (October 18, 1914 – March 7, 1987) was an American screenwriter who won Academy Awards for both Midnight Cowboy and Coming Home . Early life and career. Salt was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Winifred (née Porter) and William Haslem Salt, an artist and business executive. [2] .
- Screenwriter
- Waldo Miller Salt, October 18, 1914, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- 1937–1978
- March 7, 1987 (aged 72), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Waldo Salt was one of the many people blacklisted in Hollywood during the Red Scare, but unlike others, Salt recovered triumphantly. He wrote his first scripts in the late 1930s (MGM contract writer, 1936-42) and also served as a civilian consultant to the Office of War Information from 1942- 1945 before being blacklisted in 1951 after refusing ...
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Waldo Salt was a screenwriter who was blacklisted in Hollywood during the Red Scare, but later won two Oscars for his work. Learn about his life, career, family, and trivia on IMDb.
- October 18, 1914
- March 7, 1987
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Dec 11, 2006 · Learn about the life and career of Waldo Salt, a Hollywood screenwriter who was blacklisted for his Communist affiliation and later won two Oscars. Explore his early adaptations, his comeback films, and his legacy as a writer true to himself.
Jun 30, 2022 · Learn about Waldo Salt, the Oscar-winning writer of Midnight Cowboy and Coming Home, who returned to Hollywood after being blacklisted for his political views. Discover his legacy, his style, and his passion for independent film in this profile by Vanessa Zimmer.
Mar 8, 1987 · Waldo Salt, a two-time winner of the Academy Award for screenwriting, died of lung cancer yesterday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 72 years old and lived in Los Angeles.
Mar 10, 1987 · March 10, 1987 12 AM PT. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, 2936 West 8th St., for screenwriter Waldo Salt, who survived the...
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