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Known For
Writer
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Political Party
Communist Party of the United States of America
Languages
English
Children
3 children: Christopher Trumbo, Melissa Trumbo, Nikola Trumbo
Residences
Fontenay-sous-Bois
Education
University of Colorado Boulder, University of Southern California, Grand Junction High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Old English < Proto-Indo-European (*dʰal-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 26,530 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 75 years (1936-2011)
Notable
Career spanning 75 years (1936-2011) -- among the longest-active writers in A-tier
Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 80
Year context
Born in 1905 -- Einstein publishes theory of special relativity; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (45)
AWARDS (11)
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Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
1971
WON
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
1971
WON
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Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
1970
WON
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Academy Award for Best Story
1957
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Biography
Dalton Trumbo was an American film and television screenwriter and novelist. He was one of the Hollywood Ten, the group of film professionals who refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1947 during the committee's investigation of Communist influences in the American motion picture industry. While blacklisted and not permitted to work, he won two Academy Awards in the category "Best Writing" for "Roman Holiday", originally given to front writer Ian McLellan Hunter, and for "The Brave One", awarded to Robert Rich, one of Trumbo's pseudonyms.
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Dalton Trumbo was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Dalton Trumbo born?
Dalton Trumbo was born in Montrose, Colorado, USA.
What movies or shows has Dalton Trumbo been in?
Dalton Trumbo has 45 credits in our database. Notable titles include Reagan (2011), Spartacus (2004), Always (1989), Roman Holiday (1987), American Masters (1986).
What is Dalton Trumbo known for?
Dalton Trumbo is primarily known as a writer. Dalton Trumbo was an American film and television screenwriter and novelist. He was one of the Hollywood Ten, the group of film professionals who refused…
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