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William Riley "W. R." Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
Born
Saturday, 25 November 1899
Died
Sunday, 25 April 1982
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
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| 1943 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
