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Richard Baer

Overview

  • Born
    April 28, 1928 · New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    February 22, 2008 · Santa Monica, California, USA (complications from heart attack)
  • Nickname
    • Dick

Mini bio

  • Richard Baer was born on April 28, 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for Hennesey (1959), 13 Queens Boulevard (1979) and That Girl (1966). He was married to Diane Asselin, Louise Glenn and Jo Baer. He died on February 22, 2008 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Family

  • Spouses
      Diane Asselin(1994 - February 22, 2008) (his death)
      Louise Glenn(October 5, 1959 - October 2, 1991) (her death, 2 children)
      Jo Baer(December 20, 1953 - 1958) (divorced)
  • Children
      Matthew Baer

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  • Nephew of David Sarnoff.
  • He was active in the Writers Guild of America, and served on the negotiating committee during the 1988 strike.
  • A maternal uncle, radio and TV pioneer David Sarnoff, who headed RCA kick-started his career in the early 1950s.
  • Turned to playwriting in the 1980s.
  • He was survived by children: sons Josh, Matthew Baer, daughter Judy, stepdaughter Michele, and three grandchildren.

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