Charles Lederer

Charles Lederer

Deceased · Born: Dec 31, 1911 · Died: Mar 5, 1976

Personal Details

BornDec 31, 1911 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Anne Shirley

    ( Oct 19, 1949 to Mar 5, 1976 )
  • Virginia Nicolson

    ( May 16, 1940 to Feb 28, 1949 )
Parents
  • George Regas
  • Reine Davies
  • George W. Lederer
Relatives
  • Pepi Lederer (Sibling)
  • Marion Davies (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Rosemary Davies (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Patricia Lake (Cousin)

Biography

Charles Lederer, a renowned writer and director, entered this world on December 31, 1911, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, USA. He would go on to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films, including the beloved musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, released in 1953, the science fiction horror classic The Thing from Another World, which premiered in 1951, and the gripping crime drama Kiss of Death, which debuted in 1947.

Throughout his life, Lederer was blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women, Anne Shirley and Virginia Nicolson, to whom he was married. Tragically, his life was cut short on March 5, 1976, when he passed away in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a rich body of work and the enduring memories of those who knew and loved him.

Career

1964
A Global Affair
A Global Affair as Screenplay
1962
Follow That Dream
Follow That Dream as Screenplay
1960
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven as Screenplay
Can-Can
Can-Can as Screenplay
1959
1957
1956
Gaby
Gaby as Screenplay
1955
Kismet
Kismet as Screenplay
1953
1952
Monkey Business
Monkey Business as Screenplay
Fearless Fagan
Fearless Fagan as Screenplay
1950
Wabash Avenue
Wabash Avenue as Screenplay
1949
1947
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death as Screenplay
1943
1941
Love Crazy
Love Crazy as Screenplay
1940
I Love You Again
I Love You Again as Screenplay
His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday as Screenplay
Comrade X
Comrade X as Screenplay
1939
Within the Law
Within the Law as Screenplay
Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade as Screenplay
1937
Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing as Screenplay
1932
1959
Never Steal Anything Small
Never Steal Anything Small as Director, Writer
1951
On the Loose
On the Loose as Director
1942