George Axelrod

Writing

Biography

George Axelrod (June 9, 1922 – June 21, 2003) was an American screenwriter, producer, playwright and film director, best known for his play The Seven Year Itch (1952), which was adapted into a film of the same name starring Marilyn Monroe. Axelrod was nominated for an Academy Award for his 1961 adaptation of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's and also adapted Richard Condon's The Manchurian Candidate (1962).

Personal Info

• Known For Writing
• Gender Male
• Birthday June 9, 1922 (81 years old)
• Died June 21, 2003
• Place of Birth New York, New York, USA