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In Memoriam · 1917 – 2011
Arthur Laurents

Person · Screenwriter

Arthur Laurents

Born
July 14, 1917
Died
May 5, 2011
From
New York City, New York, USA
  • Also:
  • Writer
  • Producer
17
Credits on file
9
Decades active
2
Awards

In short · Wrote for nine decades — 17 credits.

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Biography

Arthur Laurents was an actor, writer, and producer known for his work in theatre, film, and television. He contributed as a writer, book writer, and producer to various productions, including the stage and screen adaptations of *West Side Story*, as well as the films *Rope*, *The Way We Were*, *Anastasia*, *Summertime*, *Bonjour Tristesse*, and *Caught*.

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Writer

14 credits

Awards & Nominations

2 nominations

Academy Awards

  • Nom1977Oscar — Best Picture
  • Nom1977Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)

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