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Robert Daley(1930-2026)

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Robert Daley was born on 10 May 1930 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for Year of the Dragon (1985), Prince of the City (1981) and Night Falls on Manhattan (1996). He was married to Peggy Ernest. He died on 26 May 2026 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 10, 1930
DiedMay 26, 2026(96)
BornMay 10, 1930
DiedMay 26, 2026(96)
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Known for

Mickey Rourke in Year of the Dragon (1985)
Year of the Dragon
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1985
Prince of the City (1981)
Prince of the City
7.4
  • Writer
  • 1981
Andy Garcia in Night Falls on Manhattan (1996)
Night Falls on Manhattan
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1996
Armand Assante in Hands of a Stranger (1987)
Hands of a Stranger
6.0
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1987

Credits

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Writer

  • Andy Garcia in Night Falls on Manhattan (1996)
    Night Falls on Manhattan
    6.7
    • novel "Tainted Evidence"
    • 1996
  • Armand Assante in Hands of a Stranger (1987)
    Hands of a Stranger
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • based upon the book by
    • 1987
  • Mickey Rourke in Year of the Dragon (1985)
    Year of the Dragon
    6.8
    • based on the novel Year of the Dragon by
    • 1985
  • Prince of the City (1981)
    Prince of the City
    7.4
    • book
    • 1981
  • Joe Don Baker in Eischied (1979)
    Eischied
    7.5
    TV Series
    • based on the novel "To Kill a Cop" by
    • 1979–1980
  • To Kill a Cop (1978)
    To Kill a Cop
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • 1978

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 10, 1930
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • May 26, 2026
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Peggy Ernest1954 - May 26, 2026 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Theresa
  • Relatives
      Katherine Fennelly(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Novel: "Year of the Dragon" (filmed as Year of the Dragon (1985))

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