William Riley Burnett (November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982) was an American crime novelist and screenwriter. His debut novel Little Caesar (1929) was adapted into the 1931 film of the same name, which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies. Several of his other novels and short stories were also adapted to screen, notably High Sierra and The Asphalt Jungle. As a screenwriter, Burnett was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work on Wake Island (1942). His other notable film credits included Scarface (1932), This Gun for Hire (1942), Vendetta (1950), and The Great Escape (1963).
W. R. Burnett
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- Nascita:
- 25 Novembre 1899
- Morte:
- 25 Aprile 1982
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William Riley Burnett (November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982) was an American crime novelist and screenwriter. His debut novel Little Caesar (1929) was adapted into the 1931 film of the same name, which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies. Several of his other novels and short stories were also adapted to screen, notably High Sierra and The Asphalt Jungle. As a screenwriter, Burnett was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work on Wake Island (1942). His other notable film credits included Scarface (1932), This Gun for Hire (1942), Vendetta (1950), and The Great Escape (1963).
