Writer, Actor, Producer
					Author, producer and composer who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from CCNY, then a Purple Heart during World War II while serving in the US Army. Joining ASCAP in 1955, his chief musical collaborators included George Bassman and Harry Warren. His popular-song compositions include "Marty" and "Middle of the Night".
					Born: January 29, 1923
					Star sign: Aquarius
										Known for: Network (1976), Altered States (1980), Marty (1955), Paint Your Wagon (1969)
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