Reginald Rose
American screenwriter (1920–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Reginald Rose (December 10, 1920 – April 19, 2002) was an American screenwriter. He wrote about controversial social and political issues. His realistic approach was particularly influential in the anthology programs of the 1950s.
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Born | (1920-12-10)December 10, 1920 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 2002(2002-04-19) (aged 81) Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Years active | 1951–1987 |
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Children | 6 |
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Rose was born and raised in Manhattan. He was best known for his courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men, exploring the members of a jury in a murder trial. It was adapted for a film of the same name, directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1957.