John Paxton

John Paxton

Deceased · Born: May 21, 1911 · Died: Jan 5, 1985

Personal Details

BornMay 21, 1911 Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

John Paxton, a multifaceted individual, brought forth a plethora of creative endeavors, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the realms of writing and production.

Born on May 21, 1911, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Paxton's life was marked by a strong affinity for the arts, which would later manifest in his work.

Throughout his illustrious career, Paxton left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable credits including the iconic "Murder, My Sweet" (1944),the poignant "Crossfire" (1947),and the heartwarming "Kotch" (1971).

Sadly, John Paxton's life came to a close on January 5, 1985, in Santa Monica, California, USA, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate audiences to this very day.

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Biography:

John Paxton was born on May 21, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

He was a writer and producer, known for Murder, My Sweet (1944),Crossfire (1947) and Kotch (1971).

He died on January 5, 1985, in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Career

2000
On the Beach
On the Beach as Screenplay
1971
Kotch
Kotch as Screenplay
1959
On the Beach
On the Beach as Screenplay
1957
Pickup Alley
Pickup Alley as Screenplay
1955
The Cobweb
The Cobweb as Screenplay
A Prize of Gold
A Prize of Gold as Screenplay
1953
The Wild One
The Wild One as Screenplay
1951
Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours as Screenplay
1947
Crossfire
Crossfire as Screenplay
1946
Crack-Up
Crack-Up as Screenplay
1945
Cornered
Cornered as Screenplay
1944
Murder, My Sweet
Murder, My Sweet as Screenplay
My Pal Wolf
My Pal Wolf as Writer