Paul Osborn

Paul Osborn ( September 4, 1901 in Evansville, Indiana; † 12 May 1988 in New York City ) was an American playwright and screenwriter.

Life

Paul Osborn grew up in Eansville, Indiana. He then studied writing at the University of Michigan and Yale University. His debut as a playwright he gave in 1928 Hotbed. In 1930 he had his first moderate success on Broadway with The Vinegar Tree. His comedy Morning's at Seven was played his longest work. Although it has been edited for television, but never filmed.

Became known for his work 1938er On Borrowed Time, based on a work by Lawrence Edward Watkin filmed in 1939 with Lionel Barrymore and Beulah Bondi for Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer. 1938 began his film career with The Young in Heart. From 1938 to the early 1970s Osborne was a successful screenwriter, who was twice nominated for an Oscar in 1956 for East of Eden and 1958 for Sayonara. Also on Broadway, he had with The World of Suzie Wong ( filmed in 1960) a hit.

Early 1970s ill Osborn from a degenerative eye disease and worked only slightly. His works remained popular after 1980 some plays were reprinted. For Morning's at Seven, which was reissued in 1980, Osborn received a Tony Award. He died aged 86 in New York City.

Works

Screenplays

Theater

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