Murray Schisgal
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About
Screenwriter who co-wrote the award-winning 1982 romantic comedy Tootsie, which starred Dustin Hoffman.
Before Fame
He started out as a playwright, earning success early on with productions like the off-Broadway play, The Typist, in 1963.
Trivia
He earned an Oscar nomination for his screenwriting for Tootsie.
Family Life
He was raised Jewish in New York. He was married to Renee Schisgal.
Associated With
He co-wrote Tootsie, which starred prolific actres Jessica Lange.
