Guy Trosper

Screenwriter

Birthday February 3, 1911

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Oct 10, 1963 (52)

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About

Oscar-nominated screenwriter who wrote films like The Stratton Story and 1952's Academy-Award wining The Pride of St. Louis.

Before Fame

He was put on the radar in Hollywood for writing his first feature about baseball, The Stratton Story (1949).

Trivia

He received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Pride of St. Louis.

Family Life

He died unmarried.

Associated With

He was commissioned to write the screenplay for Elvis Presley's starring vehicle, Jailhouse Rock.