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Horton Foote
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Born: 1916
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Biography
Albert Horton Foote Jr. (March 14, 1916 – March 4, 2009) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He received Academy Awards for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), which was adapted from the 1960 novel of the same name by Harper Lee, and Tender Mercies (1983). He was also known for his notable live television dramas produced during the Golden Age of Television.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Theatre Play |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948 | Director |