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- Birth nameRobert Richard Presnell Jr.
- Robert Presnell Jr. was born on July 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and director, known for McCloud (1970), The Twilight Zone (1959) and A Life in the Balance (1955). He was married to Marsha Hunt and Kathryn (Kay) Elaine Brown. He died on June 14, 1986 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
- SpousesMarsha Hunt(February 10, 1946 - June 14, 1986) (his death, 1 child)Kathryn (Kay) Elaine Brown(February 23, 1939 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- Began his career as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal. Later contributed articles and short stories to magazines. During the late 1930s, he wrote, produced and directed radio shows in New York City.
- Was a strong supporter of Amnesty International and of the anti-nuclear organization SANE.
- Son of screenwriter Robert Presnell Sr. and his wife Adeline Antoinette Millspaugh.
- Son Peter Robert Presnell (1940-2020).
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