James Lee Barrett

Film writer

1929 – 1989

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Who was James Lee Barrett?

James Lee Barrett was an American producer, screenwriter, and writer.

Barrett, along with Peter Udell and Phillip Rose won the 1975 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Shenandoah, which was based on his 1965 film by the same name, which starred James Stewart.

Other notable works written by Barrett include the 1965 epic film The Greatest Story Ever Told, Smokey and the Bandit, The Green Berets, and co-writing On the Beach.

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Born
Nov 19, 1929
Charlotte
Also known as
  • Jimmy
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Oct 15, 1989
Templeton

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on July 23, 2013

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