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- Birth nameAbraham Paul Wendkos
- Paul Wendkos was born on September 20, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a director and producer, known for The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970), Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) and Cannon for Cordoba (1970). He was married to Ruth Burnat and Lin Bolen. He died on November 12, 2009 in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- SpousesRuth Burnat(March 1953 - June 11, 1978) (her death, 1 child)Lin Bolen(? - November 12, 2009) (his death)
- Children
- Best-known for his "Gidget" films and a prolific specialist in made-for-TV movies. Brought to Hollywood by Columbia Pictures boss Harry Cohn on the strength of The Burglar (1957), a low-budget film noir, shot on location in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
- He graduated from Columbia University in New York City and studied film at the New School in New York City.
- He is survived by his son, Jordan Wendkos, of Calabasas, CA, and a granddaughter.
- He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
- Son of Simon and Judith Wendkos.
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