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![]() Richard Levinson was born on August 7, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Columbo (1971), Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Rehearsal for Murder (1982). He was married to Rosanna Huffman. He died on March 12, 1987 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Bio:
Richard Levinson was born on August 7, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Columbo (1971), Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Rehearsal for Murder (1982). He was married to Rosanna Huffman. He died on March 12, 1987 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Tivia:
His lifelong collaboration with William Link began with their writing sketches together at summer camp, then at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in their native Philadelphia.Won a record four Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.Graduated with writing partner William Link from Cheltenham High School, Cheltenham, PA, and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.Was nominated for Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Book (Musical) with collaborator William Link for "Merlin."He died from a heart attack on 3/12/87, at his Brentwood (CA) home.Father of Chris Levinson. |
| Name: |
Richard Levinson |
Type: |
Writer,Producer,Additional Crew (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Writer,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Products for sale: |
Writer,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Last update: |
2024-07-03 03:02:31 |
| Biography: |
Richard Levinson was born on August 7, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Columbo (1971), Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Rehearsal for Murder (1982). He was married to Rosanna Huffman. He died on March 12, |
| Trivia: |
His lifelong collaboration with William Link began with their writing sketches together at summer camp, then at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in their native Philadelphia.Won a record four Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.Graduated with writing partner William Link from Cheltenham High School, Cheltenham, PA, and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.Was nominated for Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Book (Musical) with collaborator William Link for "Merlin."He died from a heart attack on 3/12/87, at his Brentwood (CA) home.Father of Chris Levinson. |
| Quotes: |
[to Peter S. Fischer, on their work relationship with Universal Studios] It's a good thing we have talent, because if we didn't they'd toss us out on our ears tomorrow.
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[on casting Peter Falk in "Columbo" (1971)] We had a list of possible actors and Peter wasn't in the top five. We wanted Bing Crosby, Ernest Borgnine, Lee J. Cobb--who later played the same role in The Exorcist (1973)--until Peter got ahold of the script and said, "I must play this part!" And, luckily for us, he did.
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[on casting Peter Falk in Columbo (1971)] We had a list of possible actors and Peter wasn't in the top five. We wanted Bing Crosby, Ernest Borgnine Lee J. Cobb--who later played the same role in The Exorcist (1973)--until Peter got held of the script and said, "I must play this part!" And, luckily for us, he did.
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[to Peter S. Fischer, on their work relationship with Universal Studios] It's a good thing we have talent, because if we didn't they'd toss us out on our ears tomorrow. |
| Job title: |
Writer,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
(1983) Stage: Wrote book for "Merlin" on Broadway. NOTE: With William Link, was nominated for a Tony award for Best Book (Musical).
Stage: Wrote (w/William Link) "Prescription Murder". NOTE: Filmed as Prescription: Murder (1968). |
| Spouse: |
Rosanna Huffman (April 20, 1968 - March 12, 1987) (his death, 1 child) |
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