Writing
Dalene Young
Known for exceptional writing in global cinema.
Profession
Writing
Birthday
29 Jun 1939
Age
87 Years
Born In
Hawaii, U.S.
Total Projects
7
Years Active
61 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.6 ★
Overview
Dalene Young (June 29, 1939 — May 9, 2025) was an American screenwriter, producer, and occasional actor. She was best known for writing the coming-of-age comedy-drama Little Darlings (1980), featuring Tatum O’Neal and Kristy McNichol, and the Mary Steenburgen-starring drama Cross Creek (1983). Young received a Daytime Emmy nomination for co-writing the Showtime children’s special Locked in Silence (1999) and landed...
