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Sydney Box

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writer, screenwriter (1907-1983)

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Sydney Box (1907–1983) was a British writer, screenwriter, film producer, and playwright. Born in Beckenham and later residing in the United Kingdom, he worked from 1935 until his death in Perth. He was a member of the Writers Guild of America West and spoke English.

Box received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay and was nominated for the same honor. His notable works include *Fantastic Flight*, *The Golden Girls*, *Diary of a Drop-Out*, *Alibi in the Rough*, and *Second Only to Murder*. He was married to Muriel Box.

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Born
1907
Died
1983
Works
17

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Beckenham
Place of death
Perth
Occupation
producer
Languages spoken
English language
Work location
United Kingdom
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date of birth
1907-04-29
date of death
1983-05-25
start of work period
1935-00-00
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