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Herman Jacob Mankiewicz (/ ˈ m æ ŋ k ə w ɪ t s /; November 7, 1897 – March 5, 1953) was an American screenwriter who, with Orson Welles, wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane (1941). Both Mankiewicz and Welles went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film.
Herman J. Mankiewicz was a screenwriter, producer and actor who co-wrote Citizen Kane with Orson Welles and won an Oscar for The Pride of the Yankees. He was a journalist, a wit and a cynic who struggled with alcoholism and Hollywood's changing landscape.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Herman J. Mankiewicz was an American journalist, playwright and screenwriter. Mankiewicz worked in reporting and editing for many esteemed publications, including the Chicago Tribune,...
Learn about the life and career of Herman J. Mankiewicz, a prominent screenwriter and journalist who co-wrote Citizen Kane (1941) with Orson Welles. Find out his achievements, challenges, family, and death in this comprehensive biography.
- November 7, 1897
- March 5, 1953
It is the story of Herman J. Mankiewicz (Oscar nominee Gary Oldman) aka Mank, the other person behind the screenplay of Citizen Kane. In fact, Mankiewicz, along with Welles, would share the...
May 29, 2024 · Joseph L. Mankiewicz (born February 11, 1909, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died February 5, 1993, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American producer, director, and screenwriter known for his witty, literary, urbane dialogue and memorable characters.
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Apr 17, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Herman Mankiewicz, the screenwriter who co-wrote Citizen Kane with Orson Welles and won an Oscar. Discover how he faced controversies, challenges, and tragedies in Hollywood and beyond.
