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Hal Foster(1892-1982)

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Hal Foster
Hal Foster was born on 18 August 1892 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a writer, known for Prince Valiant (1954), Prince Valiant (1997) and The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972). He was married to Helen Wells. He died on 25 July 1982 in Spring Hill, Florida, USA.
BornAugust 18, 1892
DiedJuly 25, 1982(89)
BornAugust 18, 1892
DiedJuly 25, 1982(89)
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Known for

Prince Valiant (1954)
Prince Valiant
6.2
  • Writer(as Harold Foster)
  • 1954
Katherine Heigl, Thomas Kretschmann, and Stephen Moyer in Prince Valiant (1997)
Prince Valiant
5.1
  • Writer(as Harold R. Foster)
  • 1997
The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972)
The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer
The Legend of Prince Valiant (1991)
The Legend of Prince Valiant
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1991

Credits

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Writer

  • Katherine Heigl, Thomas Kretschmann, and Stephen Moyer in Prince Valiant (1997)
    Prince Valiant
    5.1
    • comic strip (as Harold R. Foster)
    • 1997
  • The Legend of Prince Valiant (1991)
    The Legend of Prince Valiant
    7.4
    TV Series
    • comic strip
    • 1991–1993
  • The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972)
    The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie
    7.4
    TV Series
    • creator: "Prince Valiant"
    • 1972
  • Prince Valiant (1954)
    Prince Valiant
    6.2
    • based on King Features Syndicate's "Prince Valiant" by (as Harold Foster)
    • 1954

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Harold R. Foster
  • Born
    • August 18, 1892
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Died
    • July 25, 1982
    • Spring Hill, Florida, USA
  • Spouse
    • Helen Wells1915 - July 25, 1982 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

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    Creator of comic strip "Prince Valiant."

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