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Beirne Lay Jr., was an American author, aviation writer, Hollywood screenwriter, and combat veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army Air Forces. He is best known for his collaboration with Sy Bartlett in authoring the novel Twelve O'Clock High and adapting it into a major film.
Born
Wednesday, 01 September 1909
Died
Wednesday, 26 May 1982
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Young and the Brave | Army Major | 1963 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Young and the Brave | Army Major | 1963 |
Producer Filmography
Title | Year |
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Toward the Unknown | 1956 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1956 | Oscar | Best Writing, Motion Picture Story | Nominated |
1954 | Oscar | Best Writing, Motion Picture Story | Nominated |