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Robert Rossen (1908–1966)

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Robert Rossen was born on March 16, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The Hustler (1961), All the King's Men (1949) and Alexander the Great (1956). He was married to Sarah (Sue) Siegel. He died on February 18, 1966 in New York City. See full bio »

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Known For

The Hustler
The Hustler Writer
(1961)
All the King's Men
All the King's Men Writer
(1949)
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great Writer
(1956)
Lilith
Lilith Writer
(1964)
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 2015 Sarah & Eddie (Short)
 1964 Lilith (screenplay)
 1963 The Cool World (play)
 1962 Billy Budd (screenplay - uncredited)
 1961 The Hustler (screenplay)
 1959 They Came to Cordura (screenplay)
 1956 Alexander the Great (written by)
 1954 Mambo
 1949 All the King's Men (written for the screen by)
 1949 The Accused (contract writer - uncredited)
 1947 Desert Fury (screenplay)
 1947 Johnny O'Clock (screen play)
 1946 The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (screenplay)
 1945 A Walk in the Sun (screenplay)
 1945 Rhapsody in Blue (uncredited)
 1943 Edge of Darkness (screenplay)
 1941 Blues in the Night (screen play)
 1941 Out of the Fog (screen play)
 1941 The Sea Wolf (screen play)
 1941 Flight from Destiny (contributing writer - uncredited)
 1939 A Child Is Born (screen play)
 1939 The Roaring Twenties (screen play)
 1939 Dust Be My Destiny (screen play)
 1938 Heart of the North (uncredited)
 1938 Racket Busters (original screen play)
 1938 Fools for Scandal (contributor to screenplay construction - uncredited)
 1937 They Won't Forget (screen play)
 1937 Marked Woman (original screen play)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage Play: The Body Beautiful. Comedy. See more »

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2 Print Biographies | 1 Article | See more »

Height:

5' 6½" (1.69 m)

Spouse:

Sarah (Sue) Siegel  (his death)  (3 children)

Children:

Carol Eve Rossen | See more »
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Personal Quote:

Real life is ugly, but we can't make good pictures until we're ready to tell about it. See more »

Trivia:

Originally refused to testify at the HUAC hearings (regarding the blacklist), but then admitted to being a member of the Communist Party in May, 1953, and named 57 others as well. See more »

Nickname:

Bob

Star Sign:

Pisces
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