Public figure
Samuel Spewack Silver
American stage and screenwriter, novelist, and journalist (1899-1971)
Samuel Spewack is an American stage and screenwriter, novelist, and journalist (1899-1971). Born 1899 in Bakhmut.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1899-09-16, Bakhmut
- Died
- 1971-10-14, New York City
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- screenwriter, journalist, playwright, writer
- Member of
- Samuel and Bella Spewack
- Also known as
- Sam Spewack
Awards and recognition
Silver- Tony Award for Best Author 1949
- Tony Award for Best Musical 1949
- Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical 1949
Family
SilverOnly relatives who are public figures themselves.
- Bella SpewackSpouse
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
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