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Albert Hackett

アルベルト・ハケット

Arubāto Hāketto

Aliases: Albert Maurice Hackett

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1900-02-16 (New York City)
Died
1995-03-16 age 95
Nationality
American
Languages
English
Residence History
New York City → Hollywood

Career

Occupations
Dramatist, Screenwriter, Actor
Active Years
1912-1995
Nominations
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations: The Thin Man (1934), After the Thin Man (1936), Father of the Bride (1950), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Education

Professional Children's School
Country: United States

Awards

Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1956
Work: The Diary of Anne Frank
Category: Drama
Organization: Columbia University
Result: Winner
New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
1956
Work: The Diary of Anne Frank
Organization: New York Drama Critics' Circle
Result: Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1949
Work: Easter Parade
Organization: Writers Guild of America
Result: Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1951
Work: Father's Little Dividend
Organization: Writers Guild of America
Result: Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1954
Work: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Organization: Writers Guild of America
Result: Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1959
Work: The Diary of Anne Frank
Organization: Writers Guild of America
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Diary of Anne Frank

1955 Drama

Play based on Anne Frank's diary, depicting the life of a Jewish family in hiding.

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Adaptations
  • [Film] The Diary of Anne Frank / George Stevens (1959)

Bibliography

  • Up Pops the Devil
  • The Diary of Anne Frank
  • The Thin Man

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Witty dialogueRealistic relationship portrayals

Legacy

Known for collaborations with wife Frances Goodrich, producing hit films and plays. Pulitzer Prize winner.

Trivia

  • Mother was actress Florence Hackett.
  • Brother was actor Raymond Hackett.
  • Longtime collaborator with wife Frances Goodrich.