James R. Webb (writer)

James R. Webb ( born October 4, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, † September 27, 1974 in Los Angeles, California ) was an American screenwriter.

Life

James R. Webb wrote after studying short stories for newspapers and written from the beginning of the 40s screenplays. During the 2nd World War he served as an officer in North Africa. After returning to civilian life Webb established himself as one of the lead authors of Western screenplays, including for the directors Robert Aldrich and John Ford Occasionally he left the western genre such as for the circus trapeze film.

1964 Webb was for his screenplay for The Old West was awarded the Oscar. For the same film received the Bronze Wrangler at the Western Heritage Awards. The Writers Guild of America awarded him the 1965 Valentine Davies Award, followed by Morgan Cox Award in 1975 and the Edmund J. North Award the following year.

Filmography (selection)

Screenplay

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