Biography
Howard Oliver Sackler (December 19, 1929 β October 12, 1982) was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for having written The Great White Hope (play: 1967; film: 1970). The Great White Hope enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters. James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander both starred in the original Arena Stage production of the play in Washington, DC, then brought their roles to Broadway and later to the film version. Both Jones and Alexander received Academy Award nominations for their work in the movie.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 8
Writer 6
Screenplay 2
TV Shows 1
self 1
Writer
Down River (2018)
Movie
Writer
Saint Jack (1979)
Movie
Screenplay
Jaws 2 (1978)
Movie
5.89
Writer
Gray Lady Down (1978)
Movie
5.5
Writer
The Great White Hope (1970)
Movie
Writer
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1959)
Movie
Self - Nominee
Tony Awards (1956)
TV
1
Screenplay
Killer's Kiss (1955)
Movie
Writer
Fear and Desire (1953)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.77
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1929-12-19
Deathday1982-10-12 (52 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsHoward Oliver Sackler
AwardsPulitzer Prize for Drama
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