John Howard Lawson
Known for exceptional writing in global cinema.
Profession
Writing
Birthday
24 Sep 1894
Age
132 Years
Born In
New York City, New York, USA
Total Projects
5
Years Active
67 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.9 ★
Overview
John Howard Lawson (September 25, 1894 – August 11, 1977) was an American writer. He was for several years head of the Hollywood division of the Communist Party USA. He was also the organization's cultural manager and answered directly to V.J. Jerome, the Party's New York-based cultural chief. He was the first president of the Writers Guild of America, West...
Known For
Filmography
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Arthur Miller: Writer
Arthur Miller: Writer
as Self (archive footage)
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Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as Self - Screenwriter (archive footage)
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The Majestic
The Majestic
as Self (Hollywood Ten, testifies) (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Red Hollywood
Red Hollywood
as Himself (archive footage)
movie
The Hollywood Ten
The Hollywood Ten
as Self