Richard Levinson

American screenwriter and producer (1934–1987).

Born August 7th, 1934 in Philadelphia.

Died March 12th, 1987 at 52 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
film producer, novelist, screenwriter, television producer, writer
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner