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James Kirkwood Jr.

Writing Born Aug 22, 1924 Died Apr 21, 1989 Hollywood, California, USA 13 credits
13
Total Credits
1962–2002
41 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Kirkwood Jr. works in writing. Born August 22, 1924 in Hollywood, California, USA. Died April 21, 1989. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

P.S. Your Cat is Dead! · Novel
Funny
There Must Be a Pony · NovelThe Supernaturals
A Chorus Line · Musical
Some Kind of Hero · ScreenplaySome Kind of Hero · NovelSome Kind of Hero · Co-Producer
Mommie Dearest
A Chorus Line · Writer
The Merv Griffin Show
Faith · WriterFaith · Director

Full Filmography

13 titles
  • P.S. Your Cat is Dead! (2002) Novel
  • Funny (1988) as Self
  • There Must Be a Pony (1986) Novel
  • The Supernaturals (1986) as Captain (as James Kirkwood)
  • A Chorus Line (1985) Musical
  • Some Kind of Hero (1982) Screenplay
  • Some Kind of Hero (1982) Novel
  • Some Kind of Hero (1982) Co-Producer
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  • Mommie Dearest (1981) as Master of Ceremonies
  • A Chorus Line (1980) Writer
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • Faith (1916) Writer
  • Faith (1916) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Kirkwood Jr. best known for?

James Kirkwood Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Chorus Line (1985), Some Kind of Hero (1982), Some Kind of Hero (1982), Some Kind of Hero (1982).

When and where was James Kirkwood Jr. born?

James Kirkwood Jr. was born on August 22, 1924 in Hollywood, California, USA. They passed away on April 21, 1989.

How many credits does James Kirkwood Jr. have?

James Kirkwood Jr. has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2002.

What is James Kirkwood Jr.'s background in cinema and television?

James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line.

James Kirkwood Jr. by the numbers

13credits
12films
1TV series
1916–2002active years

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