Biographies: Ben Hecht - Writer
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An American journalist, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He was born in New York, USA, and moved to Chicago, where he began his career in journalism. In 1918, The Daily News transferred him to Berlin, Germany, where he stayed until 1920, when he began to take an interest in literature. His first book, "Erik Dorn," which was based on his experiences in Berlin, was released in 1921. He became a member of the Chicago School in Chicago before relocating to New York. He started his career in theater on Broadway and wrote a few plays that went on to become well-known. But it was his work as a screenwriter for several movies, for which he received two Academy Awards, that brought him real fame.
- 19 May 2024
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