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Caryl Chessman(1921-1960)

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Caryl Chessman was born on 27 May 1921 in St. Joseph, Michigan, USA. He was a writer, known for Cell 2455, Death Row (1955), Teledrama (1955) and Cela da Morte (1958). He died on 2 May 1960 in San Quentin, California, USA.
BornMay 27, 1921
DiedMay 2, 1960(38)
BornMay 27, 1921
DiedMay 2, 1960(38)
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Known for

Cell 2455, Death Row (1955)
Cell 2455, Death Row
6.4
  • Writer
  • 1955
Teledrama
TV Series
  • Writer
Cela da Morte
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1958

Credits

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Writer

  • Cela da Morte
    TV Series
    • book "Cell 2455, Death Row"
    • 1958
  • Teledrama
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1957
  • Cell 2455, Death Row (1955)
    Cell 2455, Death Row
    6.4
    • based upon the book by
    • 1955

Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • May 27, 1921
    • St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • May 2, 1960
    • San Quentin, California, USA(execution in gas chamber)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    Was idolized by Angelo Buono Jr., one of the pair of serial killers known as The Hillside Stranglers.
  • Nickname
    • The Red Light Rapist

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