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Writer
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English
Spouse
Tiana Alexandra (1974-1996)
Education
University of Southern California, Herbert Hoover High School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
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Stirling Silliphant is known for writing.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, USA (died at age 78).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Stirling Silliphant has 25 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (25)
AWARDS (3)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1968
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1968
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1968
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Biography
Stirling Dale Silliphant (January 16, 1918 – April 26, 1996) was an American screenwriter and producer. He is best remembered for his screenplay for In the Heat of the Night, for which he won an Academy Award in 1967, and for creating the television series Naked City, Perry Mason, and Route 66. Other features as screenwriter include the Irwin Allen productions The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure.
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How old was Stirling Silliphant?
Stirling Silliphant was born on and passed away on at the age of 78.
Where was Stirling Silliphant born?
Stirling Silliphant was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Stirling Silliphant been in?
Stirling Silliphant has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Grass Harp (1996), Salween (1993), Over the Top (1987), When Time Ran Out (1980), Circle of Iron (1978).
What is Stirling Silliphant known for?
Stirling Silliphant is primarily known as a writer. Stirling Dale Silliphant (January 16, 1918 – April 26, 1996) was an American screenwriter and producer. He is best remembered for his screenplay for In…
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