- Born
- Died
- A former reporter, Harry Kurnitz arrived in Hollywood in 1938 after being hired to write the screenplay for his own story, "Fast Company." He stayed to become a prolific screenwriter, working on everything from Errol Flynn swashbucklers to Danny Kaye comedies. He also found time to become a successful novelist and playwright ("A Shot in the Dark", "Once More with Feeling").
- IMDb mini biography by: frankfob2@yahoo.com
- SpouseMuriel Elgar Salmond(October 6, 1941 - 1944) (divorced)
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1964 Tony Award as Best Author (Musical), along with his collaborator Noël Coward, for "The Girl Who Came to Supper."
- He was friendly with the songwriter Frank Loesser; however, his affection did not extend to Loesser's wife, whom he once famously described as "the evil of two Loessers".
- American Playwright
- [on director Billy Wilder] At work he is two people - Mr. Hyde and Mr. Hyde.
- [on living in Hollywood]: It's marvelous. The general sensation is like sinking slowly into a giant hopper of warm farina.
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