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W.R. Burnett

Born: Sat, Nov 25 1899
Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 25 1982
W.R. Burnett is 82 years old
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Poster of Cool Breeze
Cool Breeze
W.R. Burnett was 72 in Cool Breeze as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1972
Poster of Stiletto
Stiletto
W.R. Burnett was 69 in Stiletto as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1969
Poster of Ice Station Zebra
Ice Station Zebra
W.R. Burnett was 68 in Ice Station Zebra as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1968
Poster of The Jackals
The Jackals
W.R. Burnett was 67 in The Jackals as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1967
Poster of 4 for Texas
4 for Texas
W.R. Burnett was 64 in 4 for Texas as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1963
Poster of Cairo
Cairo
W.R. Burnett was 63 in Cairo as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1963
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
W.R. Burnett was 63 in The Great Escape as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1963
Poster of Sergeants 3
Sergeants 3
W.R. Burnett was 62 in Sergeants 3 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1962
Poster of The Lawbreakers
The Lawbreakers
W.R. Burnett was 61 in The Lawbreakers as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1961
Poster of September Storm
September Storm
W.R. Burnett was 60 in September Storm as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1960
Poster of The Badlanders
The Badlanders
W.R. Burnett was 58 in The Badlanders as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1958
Poster of Short Cut to Hell
Short Cut to Hell
W.R. Burnett was 57 in Short Cut to Hell as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Accused of Murder
Accused of Murder
W.R. Burnett was 57 in Accused of Murder as 'Screenplay, Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of I Died a Thousand Times
I Died a Thousand Times
W.R. Burnett was 55 in I Died a Thousand Times as 'Novel, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1955
Poster of Illegal
Illegal
W.R. Burnett was 55 in Illegal as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1955
Poster of Captain Lightfoot
Captain Lightfoot
W.R. Burnett was 55 in Captain Lightfoot as 'Novel, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1955
Poster of Night People
Night People
W.R. Burnett was 54 in Night People as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Dangerous Mission
Dangerous Mission
W.R. Burnett was 54 in Dangerous Mission as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1954
Poster of Arrowhead
Arrowhead
W.R. Burnett was 53 in Arrowhead as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1953
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
W.R. Burnett was 53 in Law and Order as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of The Racket
The Racket
W.R. Burnett was 51 in The Racket as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
W.R. Burnett was 51 in Iron Man as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of Vendetta
Vendetta
W.R. Burnett was 51 in Vendetta as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
W.R. Burnett was 50 in The Asphalt Jungle as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1950
Poster of Colorado Territory
Colorado Territory
W.R. Burnett was 49 in Colorado Territory as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1949
Poster of Yellow Sky
Yellow Sky
W.R. Burnett was 49 in Yellow Sky as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1948
Poster of Belle Starr's Daughter
Belle Starr's Daughter
W.R. Burnett was 48 in Belle Starr's Daughter as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1948
Poster of Nobody Lives Forever
Nobody Lives Forever
W.R. Burnett was 46 in Nobody Lives Forever as 'Screenplay, Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946
Poster of San Antonio
San Antonio
W.R. Burnett was 46 in San Antonio as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1945
Poster of Background to Danger
Background to Danger
W.R. Burnett was 43 in Background to Danger as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1943
Poster of Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic
W.R. Burnett was 43 in Action in the North Atlantic as 'Additional Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1943
Poster of Crash Dive
Crash Dive
W.R. Burnett was 43 in Crash Dive as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1943
Poster of Wake Island
Wake Island
W.R. Burnett was 42 in Wake Island as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Poster of This Gun for Hire
This Gun for Hire
W.R. Burnett was 42 in This Gun for Hire as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of The Get-Away
The Get-Away
W.R. Burnett was 41 in The Get-Away as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1941
Poster of High Sierra
High Sierra
W.R. Burnett was 41 in High Sierra as 'Screenplay, Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1941
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
W.R. Burnett was 41 in Law and Order as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1940
Poster of Dark Command
Dark Command
W.R. Burnett was 40 in Dark Command as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1940
Poster of King of the Underworld
King of the Underworld
W.R. Burnett was 39 in King of the Underworld as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1939
Poster of Some Blondes Are Dangerous
Some Blondes Are Dangerous
W.R. Burnett was 37 in Some Blondes Are Dangerous as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1937
Poster of Wild West Days
Wild West Days
W.R. Burnett was 37 in Wild West Days as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1937
Poster of Dr. Socrates
Dr. Socrates
W.R. Burnett was 35 in Dr. Socrates as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1935
Poster of The Whole Town's Talking
The Whole Town's Talking
W.R. Burnett was 35 in The Whole Town's Talking as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Dark Hazard
Dark Hazard
W.R. Burnett was 34 in Dark Hazard as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1934
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
W.R. Burnett was 32 in Scarface as 'Dialogue, Continuity'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of The Beast of the City
The Beast of the City
W.R. Burnett was 32 in The Beast of the City as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1932
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
W.R. Burnett was 32 in Law and Order as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1932
Poster of The Finger Points
The Finger Points
W.R. Burnett was 31 in The Finger Points as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1931
Poster of Little Caesar
Little Caesar
W.R. Burnett was 31 in Little Caesar as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1931

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
W.R. Burnett was 61+ in The Asphalt Jungle as 'Novel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
W.R. Burnett was 55+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955