A.I. Bezzerides

A.I. Bezzerides

Deceased · Born: Aug 9, 1908 · Died: Jan 1, 2007

Personal Details

BornAug 9, 1908 Samsun, Ottoman Empire [now Turkey]
Spouse
  • Von Gorne, Yvonne

  • Silvia Richards

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

A.I. Bezzerides, a renowned writer and actor, entered this world on August 9, 1908, in the bustling city of Samsun, Ottoman Empire, which is now a part of modern-day Turkey. Born in the early 20th century, Bezzerides' life was marked by a passion for the creative arts, and he would go on to make a lasting impact in the world of entertainment.

Throughout his illustrious career, Bezzerides worked on a wide range of projects, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. Some of his most notable works include the classic film noir "Kiss Me Deadly," released in 1955, the underwater adventure "Beneath the 12-Mile Reef," which premiered in 1953, and the gripping drama "They Drive by Night," which debuted in 1940.

In addition to his work as a writer and actor, Bezzerides was also a devoted husband, sharing his life with not one, but two remarkable women: Von Gorne, Yvonne and Silvia Richards. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on January 1, 2007, in Los Angeles, California, USA, but his legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work.

Career

2005
1951
On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground as Gatos (uncredited)
1959
The Angry Hills
The Angry Hills as Screenplay
The Jayhawkers!
The Jayhawkers! as Screenplay
1955
Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly as Screenplay
A Bullet for Joey
A Bullet for Joey as Screenplay
1954
Track of the Cat
Track of the Cat as Screenplay
1952
1951
Sirocco
Sirocco as Screenplay
1949
Thieves' Highway
Thieves' Highway as Screenplay
1942
Juke Girl
Juke Girl as Screenplay
1965