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Cornelius Ryan
- journalist
- novelist
- writer
- screenwriter
- university teacher
- historian
- Born 1920-06-05
- Died 1974-11-23 (aged 54)
- Nationality Ireland, United States
Known for
| Role | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 |  A Bridge Too Far | Movie | screenwriter | 54 |
| 1962 |  The Longest Day | Movie | screenwriter | 42 |
Career timeline
Award won Role or nomination
age 0
- Born
age 42
- The Longest Dayscreenwriter
age 54
- Died
age 54
- A Bridge Too Farscreenwriter
Career in numbers
Scores by year
- 1962The Longest Day78.7
- 1977A Bridge Too Far61.0
Worked with most
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Through the scattering, thinning mist the horizon was magically filling with ships—ships of every size and description, ships that casually maneuvered back and forth as though they had been there for hours. There…
What I write about is not war but the courage of man.
Facts
Personal details
- Nationalities
- Ireland, United States
- Cause of death
- prostate cancer
- Languages
- English
- Notable works
- The Longest Day
- Education
- Synge Street CBS