Larry Gelbart

Screenwriter

Birthday February 25, 1928

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Chicago, IL

DEATH DATE Sep 11, 2009 (81)

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About

Late screenwriter who is best known for creating the hit '70s TV series M*A*S*H.

Before Fame

He did his first writing for the Danny Thomas radio show at age 16.

Trivia

He earned two Academy Award nominations for writing the films Tootsie and Oh, God.

Family Life

He was married to Patricia Marshall for over 5 decades; the couple had two children.

Associated With

He wrote the screenplay for the 2000 comedy Bedazzled, which starred Brendan Fraser.