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Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht

Writer. Born 28 February 1894 in New York City, New York, USA. Died 18 April 1964.

WriterAmerican
19
Titles on Fi1m13 writing · 6 crew
76
Average Fi1m scoreas writer · 13 titles
2
Oscars2 won · 5 nominated
Born
28 February 1894, New York City, New York, USA
Died
18 April 1964
Active
1932–1983
Frequently works with
David O. Selznick, Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Charles MacArthur, Howard Hawks, Ingrid Bergman
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Academy Awards2 won · 5 nominated

  • Nominated1947Best Writing, Original Screenplay · Notorious
  • Nominated1941Best Writing, Original Screenplay · Angels Over Broadway
  • Nominated1940Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · Wuthering Heights
  • Won1936Best Story · The Scoundrel
  • Nominated1935Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · Viva Villa!
  • Won1929Best Story · Underworld
  • Nominated1928Best Story · Underworld
Other awards3 won
  • Won1981Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement: Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
  • Won1948Locarno International Film Festival Awards: Locarno International Film Festival Awards · Kiss of Death
  • Won1936New York Film Critics Circle Awards: New York Film Critics Circle Awards

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.