Biography
John Paxton (May 21, 1911 – January 5, 1985) was an American screenwriter. Some of his films include Murder, My Sweet in 1944, Cornered in 1945, Cros...read more
John Paxton (May 21, 1911 – January 5, 1985) was an American screenwriter. Some of his films include Murder, My Sweet in 1944, Cornered in 1945, Crossfire in 1947 (an adaptation of the controversial novel The Brick Foxhole that earned him his only Oscar nomination). He helped adapt the screenplay for the controversial film The Wild One in 1953, starring Marlon Brando.
Department
Writing
Birthday
1911-05-21
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Also Known As
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What nominations did John Paxton get?
1
Academy Awards
- Best Adapted Screenplay
John Paxton’s Awards and Nominations
Nominations
1
20th Academy Awards
(1948)
AWARDS
LEGAL
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