Leon Uris
- writer
- screenwriter
- novelist
- short story writer
- Born 1924-08-03
- Died 2003-06-21 (aged 78)
- Nationality United States
Biography
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Known for
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Filmography
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| 1969 |  Topaz | Movie | screenwriter | 45 |
| 1957 |  Gunfight at the O.K. Corral | Movie | screenwriter | 33 |
Career timeline
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1924 age 0
Born1957 age 33
1969 age 45
2003 age 78
Died
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Quotes
A soldier has one item that cannot be neglected. His feet. They are his wheels, his mechanised warfare.
Leon Uris, CC BY-SA 4.0
I was tough. I used everything to my advantage. I could be very ruthless.
Leon Uris, CC BY-SA 4.0
Research to me is as important, or more important, than the writing. It is the foundation upon which the book is built.
Leon Uris, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Facts
Personal details
- Nationalities
- United States
- Cause of death
- kidney failure
- Languages
- English
- Notable works
- Exodus, Mila 18, Battle Cry
- Education
- Baltimore City College