Leonard Freeman
Leonard Freeman (October 31, 1920 – January 20, 1974) was an American television writer and producer who is best remembered as the creator of the CBS series Hawaii Five-O in 1968. He appeared in a 1953 episode (#112) of the TV series The Lone Ranger. Hawaii Five-O ran for twelve seasons, at the time a record for a crime drama.
Leonard Freeman
- Name
- Leonard Freeman
- Born
- 31 October 1920
- Birthplace
- Sonoma County, California
- Died
- 20 January 1974
- Place of death
- Palo Alto, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Television writer, producer, screenwriter
- Spouse
- Joan Taylor (1953)
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Leonard Freeman (October 31, 1920 – January 20, 1974) was an American television writer and producer who is best remembered as the creator of the CBS series Hawaii Five-O in 1968. He appeared in a 1953 episode (#112) of the TV series The Lone Ranger. Hawaii Five-O ran for twelve seasons, at the time a record for a crime drama.
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In 1960, he wrote for the series Route 66; in 1962, he produced The Untouchables. In 1967, he produced the western film, Hang 'Em High. A decade earlier, he wrote scripts for the syndicated Men of Annapolis. Freeman died in 1974 during the sixth season of Hawaii Five-O of complications related to heart surgery.
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• Name — Leonard Freeman • Born — 31 October 1920 • Birthplace — Sonoma County, California • Died — 20 January 1974 • Place of death — Palo Alto, California, U.S. • Occupation — Television writer, producer, screenwriter • Spouse — Joan Taylor (1953) • Children — 3, including Lisa Freeman • Years Active — 1952–1974
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Leonard Freeman was born on 31 October 1920.
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Leonard Freeman died on 20 January 1974.
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Leonard Freeman is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as television producer, screenwriter, actor, film director and film producer.
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