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Laird KoenigAmerican writer and screenwriter.
Date of Birth: 24.09.1927
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Breakthrough Success
- Diverse Filmography
- 1971:"Red Sun" (screenplay)
- 1986:"Rockabye" (novel and screenplay)
- Later Career and Legacy
Early Life and Career
Frank De Felitta was a prolific American writer and screenwriter. He began his career as a television writer, contributing episodes to the popular series "Flipper" (1964-1967) and "The High Chaparral" (1970).
Breakthrough Success
De Felitta's breakthrough came in 1976 with the novel and screenplay adaptation of "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane." The film, starring Jodie Foster, received critical acclaim and earned him a Saturn Award nomination for Best Screenplay.
Diverse Filmography
Throughout his career, De Felitta wrote and directed a wide range of films and television productions. His filmography includes:
1971:"Red Sun" (screenplay)
1979:"Bloodline" (screenplay)1981:"Inchon" (screenplay; winner of Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay)
1986:"Rockabye" (novel and screenplay)
1989:"Tennessee Nights" (screenplay)Acclaim and Recognition
De Felitta's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. His screenplay for "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane" was nominated for a Saturn Award, while his novel "Killing 'Em Softly" (1982) was nominated for an Edgar Award.
Later Career and Legacy
In the 1990s, De Felitta continued to work in television, writing and directing multiple movies of the week. He passed away in 2011, leaving behind a legacy of suspenseful and thought-provoking works. His novels and screenplays continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
