Leonard Spigelgass

Leonard Spigelgass

Deceased · Born: Nov 26, 1908 · Died: Feb 15, 1985

Personal Details

BornNov 26, 1908 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Leonard Spigelgass, a renowned playwright and screenwriter, achieved great success in his career, with several of his plays making it to the Broadway stage. One of his most notable works, "A Majority of One", premiered in 1959 and garnered significant attention. In addition to his theatrical endeavors, Spigelgass also wrote for television, penning scripts for "Climax" and "Playhouse 90". Furthermore, he had the distinction of scripting eleven Academy Award shows, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and versatile writer.

Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, Spigelgass was a prolific author, collaborating on several books, including the autobiography of the esteemed actor Edward G. Robinson. His literary output was impressive, to say the least.

During his time in World War II, Spigelgass served as a colonel in the Army Signal Corps, where he was responsible for editing "Army, Navy Screen Magazine". This experience likely influenced his writing and gave him a unique perspective on the world.

Career

1962
Gypsy
Gypsy as Writer
1961
A Majority of One
A Majority of One as Screenplay
1960
Pepe
Pepe as Story
1957
Silk Stockings
Silk Stockings as Screenplay
1954
Athena
Athena as Writer
Deep in My Heart
Deep in My Heart as Screenplay
1953
1952
1950
1949
1948
So Evil My Love
So Evil My Love as Screenplay
1943
1942
All Through the Night
All Through the Night as Story, Screenplay
The Big Street
The Big Street as Screenplay
Tight Shoes
Tight Shoes as Screenplay
1940
Private Affairs
Private Affairs as Screenplay
1938