I. A. L. Diamond
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 27, 1920 in Ungheni, Iasi, Romania [now Moldova]
- Died
- April 21, 1988
- Active Years
- 1946–2018 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
I. A. L. Diamond was a Romanian-born American screenwriter and producer who worked in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1980s. Born Ițec Domnici on June 27, 1920, in Ungheni, Romania, he later became a naturalized American citizen. Throughout his career, he was known for his collaborations with director Billy Wilder on various motion pictures. His filmography includes titles such as Love in the Afternoon, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. Diamond was married to Barbara Diamond. He died on April 21, 1988, in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 67. His professional legacy is defined by his extensive work in comedy writing and film adaptations.
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Known for writing. 36 known credits. Birthday: June 27, 1920. Death: April 21, 1988 (67 years old). Birthplace: Ungheni, Iasi, Romania [now Moldova].
[2] TMDB: Comedy writer in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1980s.
[3] IMDb: Writer and producer. Known for The Apartment (1960), Some Like It Hot (1959), and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970). Married to Barbara Diamond. Died in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
[4] Wikipedia: American screenwriter of Romanian-Jewish origin. Born Ițec Domnici.
[5] Britannica: Romanian-born American screenwriter. Worked with director Billy Wilder. Produced motion pictures: Love in the Afternoon (1957), Some Like It Hot (1959), and The Apartment (1960). Won an Academy Award (text cuts off, but says "won an Acad"). Correction: I must only use what is explicitly stated. The text says "for which he won an Acad". I cannot complete the word "Academy Award" if it's cut off, but I can say he won an award for The Apartment if the text allows. Actually, the text says "for which he won an Acad". I should be careful. I will stick to the titles and the association with Billy Wilder.
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I. A. L. Diamond, born Ițec Domnici on June 27, 1920, in Ungheni, Romania (now Moldova), was a Romanian-born American screenwriter of Romanian-Jewish origin. He was a comedy writer in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1980s. His career included work as both a writer and a producer.
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Diamond is known for his work on several motion pictures, including Some Like It Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960), and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970). He also worked on Love in the Afternoon (1957). During his career, he worked with director Billy Wilder to produce films such as Love in the Afternoon, Some Like It Hot, and The Apartment. He has 36 known credits.
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He was married to Barbara Diamond. Diamond died on April 21, 1988, in Beverly Hills, California, USA, at the age of 67.
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I. A. L. Diamond, born Ițec Domnici on June 27, 1920, in Ungheni, Romania (now Moldova), was a Romanian-born American screenwriter of Romanian-Jewish origin. He worked as a comedy writer in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1980s. Throughout his career, he was recognized as both a writer and a producer, accumulating 36 known credits.
Diamond is noted for his collaborations with director Billy Wilder on motion pictures such as Love in the Afternoon (1957), Some Like It Hot (1959), and The Apartment (1960). His other known works include The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970). He was married to Barbara Diamond. Diamond passed away on April 21, 198
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- La Garçonnière (2018) Original Story
- Just Go with It (2011) Original Film Writer
- The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006) Thanks
- The Making of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Making of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006) Thanks
- Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot (2001) as Self (archive photo)
- Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy (1998) as Self
- Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder (1982) as Self
- Sugar (1982) Original Film Writer
- Buddy Buddy (1981) Writer
- Fedora (1978) Writer
- Fedora (1978) Producer
- Regie: Billy Wilder (1978) as Self
- The Front Page (1974) Screenplay
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- Avanti! (1972) Screenplay
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) Writer
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) Associate Producer
- Cactus Flower (1969) Screenplay
- The Fortune Cookie (1966) Producer
- The Fortune Cookie (1966) Writer
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) Screenplay
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) Associate Producer
- Irma la Douce (1963) Producer
- Irma la Douce (1963) Screenplay
- One, Two, Three (1961) Screenplay
- One, Two, Three (1961) Associate Producer
- The Apartment (1960) Associate Producer
- The Apartment (1960) Writer
- Some Like It Hot (1959) Associate Producer
- Some Like It Hot (1959) Screenplay
- Merry Andrew (1958) Screenplay
- Love in the Afternoon (1957) Screenplay
- That Certain Feeling (1956) Writer
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Monkey Business (1952) Screenplay
- Love Nest (1951) Screenplay
- Let's Make It Legal (1951) Screenplay
- It's a Great Feeling (1949) Story
- Two Guys from Texas (1948) Screenplay
- Romance on the High Seas (1948) Dialogue
- Love and Learn (1947) Writer
- Always Together (1947) Writer
- Never Say Goodbye (1946) Screenplay
- Two Guys from Milwaukee (1946) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is I. A. L. Diamond best known for?
I. A. L. Diamond is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Just Go with It (2011), Buddy Buddy (1981), Fedora (1978), Fedora (1978).
When and where was I. A. L. Diamond born?
I. A. L. Diamond was born on June 27, 1920 in Ungheni, Iasi, Romania [now Moldova]. They passed away on April 21, 1988.
How many credits does I. A. L. Diamond have?
I. A. L. Diamond has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 2018.
What is I. A. L. Diamond's background in cinema and television?
I. A. L. Diamond was a Romanian-born American screenwriter and producer who worked in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1980s. Born Ițec Domnici on June 27, 1920, in Ungheni, Romania, he later became a naturalized American citizen. Throughout his career, he was known for his collaborations with director Billy Wilder...
I. A. L. Diamond by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 33
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self — aged about 53
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