Philip S. Goodman
Philip Solomon Goodman (February 20, 1926 – May 2, 2015) was an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He was perhaps best known for directing the drama film We Shall Return (1963), starring Cesar Romero. He also wrote for television series such as Profiles in Courage, Danger, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Rocky King Detective, and Johnny Staccato.
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Philip S. Goodman
- Name
- Philip S.
- Birth Name
- Philip Solomon Goodman
- Born
- 20 February 1926
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Died
- 2 May 2015
- Occupation
- Screenwriter, producer, director
- Spouse
- Evelyn Twersky
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- University of Southern California · Brooklyn College
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Philip Solomon Goodman (February 20, 1926 – May 2, 2015) was an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He was perhaps best known for directing the drama film We Shall Return (1963), starring Cesar Romero. He also wrote for television series such as Profiles in Courage, Danger, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Rocky King Detective, and Johnny Staccato.
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He also directed plays at the Actors Studio. Goodman was born in New York City to Flora and Solomon Goodman. He graduated from Brooklyn College and the University of Southern California (USC). He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 during World War II. He was married to Evelyn Twersky and had two children, Nicholas, a producer, and Jody, a lawyer. Goodman died on May 2, 2015, in New York City, aged 89.
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• Name — Philip S. Goodman • Birth Name — Philip Solomon Goodman • Born — 20 February 1926 • Birthplace — New York City, New York, U.S. • Died — 2 May 2015 • Place of death — New York City, New York, U.S. • Occupation — Screenwriter, producer, director • Years Active — 1950–1965 • Spouse — Evelyn Twersky • Children — 2 (including Nicholas)
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What the record establishes about Philip S. Goodman is recorded with the occupation television director. Goodman is recorded with the occupation film producer. Goodman is recorded as television director, film director, television producer, film producer and screenwriter. Within the Encyclopedia. Goodman is connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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1926
Philip S. Goodman was born on 20 February 1926.
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Philip S. Goodman died at New York City.
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