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Richard Condon(1915-1996)

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Richard Condon was born on 18 March 1915 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and publicist, known for Prizzi's Honor (1985), The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and The Manchurian Candidate (2004). He was married to Evelyn Hunt. He died on 9 April 1996 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
BornMarch 18, 1915
DiedApril 9, 1996(81)
BornMarch 18, 1915
DiedApril 9, 1996(81)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Known for

Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner in Prizzi's Honor (1985)
Prizzi's Honor
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1985
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
The Manchurian Candidate
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1962
Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
The Manchurian Candidate
6.6
  • Writer
  • 2004
Jeff Bridges and John Huston in Winter Kills (1979)
Winter Kills
6.2
  • Writer
  • 1979

Credits

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Writer

  • Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
    The Manchurian Candidate
    6.6
    • novel
    • 2004
  • Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner in Prizzi's Honor (1985)
    Prizzi's Honor
    6.7
    • novel
    • screenplay
    • 1985
  • Jeff Bridges and John Huston in Winter Kills (1979)
    Winter Kills
    6.2
    • based on a book by
    • 1979
  • Richard Widmark in A Talent for Loving (1973)
    A Talent for Loving
    4.7
    • novel "A Talent For Loving"
    • 1973
  • The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    The Manchurian Candidate
    7.9
    • based upon a novel by
    • 1962
  • Rita Hayworth and Rex Harrison in The Happy Thieves (1961)
    The Happy Thieves
    5.2
    • novel "The Oldest Confession"
    • 1961

Publicity

  • Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, and Frank Sinatra in The Pride and the Passion (1957)
    The Pride and the Passion
    5.7
    • publicist (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Clark Gable in The King and Four Queens (1956)
    The King and Four Queens
    6.1
    • publicist (uncredited)
    • 1956
  • Coley Wallace in The Joe Louis Story (1953)
    The Joe Louis Story
    5.9
    • publicist (uncredited)
    • 1953

Actor

  • John Wayne, Janis Carter, and Robert Ryan in Flying Leathernecks (1951)
    Flying Leathernecks
    6.3
    • 1st Pilot Replacement (uncredited)
    • 1951
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Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • March 18, 1915
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • April 9, 1996
    • Dallas, Texas, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Evelyn Hunt1938 - April 9, 1996 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Novel: "The Oldest Confession" (aka "The Happy Thieves"; filmed as The Happy Thieves (1961))
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    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Articles

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    Did not begin writing novels until the age of 42.

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