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WRITING . Writing . 91 years (deceased) . New York City, New York, USA

Julius J. Epstein_

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Born New York City, New York, USA
Birthday
91
Lived
43
Credits
Writer
Known For
1.3
Popularity
50 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Writer
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Sibling
Philip G. Epstein
Education
Pennsylvania State University
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Proto-Indo-European (*welH-)
Popularity
Tier C -- 6,477 Wikipedia views/month

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Julius J. Epstein is known for writing.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (died at age 91).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Julius J. Epstein has 43 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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Filmography (43)

Reuben, Reuben
Reuben, Reuben
1983 / Film
Producer, Writer
House Calls
House Calls
1978 / Film
Writer
Cross of Iron
Cross of Iron
1977 / Film
Writer
Once Is Not Enough
Once Is Not Enough
1975 / Film
Writer
Pete 'n' Tillie
Pete 'n' Tillie
1972 / Film
Producer, Writer
Any Wednesday
Any Wednesday
1966 / Film
Producer, Writer
Return from the Ashes
Return from the Ashes
1965 / Film
Writer
Send Me No Flowers
Send Me No Flowers
1964 / Film
Writer
Light in the Piazza
Light in the Piazza
1962 / Film
Writer
Tall Story
Tall Story
1960 / Film
Writer

AWARDS (3)

G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1944
WON
G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1944
WON
S
Writers Guild of America Award
WON

Biography

Julius J. Epstein was an American screenwriter, who had a long career, best remembered for his screenplay, written with his twin brother, Philip, and Howard E. Koch, of the film Casablanca (1942), for which the writers won an Academy Award. It was adapted from an unpublished play, Everybody Comes to Rick's, written by Murray Bennett and Joan Alison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Julius J. Epstein?
Julius J. Epstein was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Julius J. Epstein born?
Julius J. Epstein was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Julius J. Epstein been in?
Julius J. Epstein has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Reuben, Reuben (1983), House Calls (1978), Cross of Iron (1977), Once Is Not Enough (1975), Pete 'n' Tillie (1972).
What is Julius J. Epstein known for?
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