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Bernard Slade

Writing Born May 2, 1930 Died Oct 30, 2019 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada 22 credits
22
Total Credits
1953–2020
68 Years Career Span
11
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Biography

Bernard Slade was a Canadian playwright and screenwriter. He was born on May 2, 1930, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Slade began his career in repertory theatre in England and also acted with the Garden Center Theatre in Vineland, Ontario. He is known for writing the sitcoms The Flying Nun and The Partridge Family, as well as the plays Same Time, Next Year, Tribute, and Romantic Comedy, and their film adaptations. Slade received a Tony Award nomination for Same Time, Next Year and an Oscar nomination for the screen adaptation. He passed away on October 30, 2019, at the age of 89.

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Career

Career overview

Bernard Slade was a Canadian playwright and screenwriter. He began his career as an actor in repertory theatre in England, and also acted with the Garden Center Theatre in Vineland, Ontario. As a playwright, Slade wrote several notable works, including Same Time, Next Year, Tribute, and Romantic Comedy, with their film adaptations.

Slade's work in television includes creating the sitcoms The Flying Nun and The Partridge Family. He received a Tony Award nomination for his play Same Time, Next Year, and an Oscar nomination for the screen adaptation. Slade's writing credits include multiple projects, with a total of 20 known credits.

Slade's work has been recognized in various countries, including Canada, the United States, and the Czech Republic. His plays and adaptations have been widely released, with some notable examples including Same Time, Next Year, Tribute, and Romantic Comedy. Slade's writing career spanned multiple genres, including television and film, and he is remembered for his contributions to the world of entertainment.

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Career timeline

Same Time, Next Year · Writer
Un drôle de père · Author
Stará láska nerezaví · Author
Чествование · Writer
Romantic Comedy · Theatre PlayRomantic Comedy · Screenplay
Tribute · ScreenplayTribute · Theatre Play
Same Time, Next Year · Screenplay
Good Heavens · Creator
The Girl with Something Extra · Creator
Bridget Loves Bernie · CreatorStand Up and Be Counted · Writer
The Partridge Family · Creator
The Courtship of Eddie's Father · Additional DialogueMr. Deeds Goes to Town · CreatorIn Name Only · Writer
The Flying Nun · Creator
Love on a Rooftop · Creator
Bewitched · Writer
The United States Steel Hour · Writer

Full Filmography

22 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bernard Slade best known for?

Bernard Slade is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Same Time, Next Year (1978), Millions (2005), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Bridget Loves Bernie (1972).

When and where was Bernard Slade born?

Bernard Slade was born on May 2, 1930 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on October 30, 2019.

How many credits does Bernard Slade have?

Bernard Slade has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2020.

What is Bernard Slade's background in cinema and television?

Bernard Slade was a Canadian playwright and screenwriter. He was born on May 2, 1930, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Slade began his career in repertory theatre in England and also acted with the Garden Center Theatre in Vineland, Ontario. He is known for writing the sitcoms The Flying Nun and The Partridge Family...

Bernard Slade by the numbers

22credits
11films
11TV series
1953–2020active years

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