Jeffrey Boam
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 30, 1946 in Rochester, New York, U.S.A
- Died
- January 24, 2000
- Active Years
- 1978–1996 (19 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Jeffrey Boam (Writing).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing, no guessing. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
Subject: Jeffrey Boam (Writing).
Name: Jeffrey David Boam.
Dates: November 30, 1946 – January 26, 2000 (Note: Synopsis says Jan 26, Source [1] says Jan 24. I must be careful. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The synopsis says Jan 26, 2000. Source [1] says Jan 24, 2000. I will stick to the synopsis date or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in these tasks, the synopsis is the primary text. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". I will use the synopsis date of January 26, 2000, as it is explicitly stated in the text provided.)
Profession: American screenwriter and film producer.
Known for writing: The Dead Zone, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Innerspace, The Lost Boys, and Lethal Weapon 2 and 3.
Financials: Cumulative gross of over US$1 billion.
Education: Sacramento State College and UCLA.
Cause of death: Heart failure.
Age at death: 53.
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 30, 1946.
Jeffrey David Boam was an American screenwriter and film producer born on November 30, 1946, in Rochester, New York. He was educated at Sacramento State College and UCLA. Boam is known for writing the screenplays for films including The Dead Zone, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Innerspace, The Lost Boys, and Lethal Weapon 2 and 3. His films achieved
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a career overview of Jeffrey Boam (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Jeffrey David Boam.
Dates: November 30, 1946 – January 26, 2000 (Note: Source [1] says Day of Death is January 24, 2000, but the Synopsis says January 26, 2000. I must be careful. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." The Synopsis says Jan 26, 2000. The Source [1] says Jan 24, 2000. Usually, in these tasks, the Synopsis is the primary text. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." I will stick to the most specific info or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, I should pick one. Let's look at the Synopsis: "January 26, 2000... at age 53." Source [1]: "January 24, 2000 (53 years old)". I will use the Synopsis date as it is more detailed regarding cause of death.)
Profession: American screenwriter and film producer.
Known for writing: The Dead Zone, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Innerspace, The Lost Boys, Lethal Weapon 2 and 3.
Financials: Cumulative gross of over US$1 billion.
Education: Sacramento State College and UCLA.
Death details: Heart failure, age 53.
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
Known Credits: 13.
Jeffrey David Boam was an American screenwriter and film producer. Born on November 30, 1946, in Rochester, New York, Boam was educated at Sacramento State College and UCLA. His career in the film industry included 13 known credits. He is recognized for writing the screenplays for several notable films, including The Dead Zone, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Innerspace, The Lost Boys, and Lethal Weapon 2 and 3.
Boam's work achieved significant commercial success, with his films reaching a cumulative gross of over US$1 billion. He passed away from heart failure on January 26, 2000, at the age of 53.
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Paragraph 1: ~65 words.
Paragraph 2: ~40 words.
Total: ~105 words.
Target: 180-260 words. I need to expand while staying strictly within the facts.
Wait, the facts are limited. I cannot invent details. I must use the provided text. If the text is short, I have to be very careful not to hallucinate to meet the word count.
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Synopsis:
Jeffrey David Boam
Nov 30, 1946 - Jan 26, 2000
American screenwriter and film producer
Screenplays: The Dead Zone, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Innerspace, The Lost Boys, Lethal Weapon 2 and 3
Cumulative gross: over US$1 billion
Education: Sacramento State College and UCLA
Death: heart failure, Jan 26, 2000, age 53
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- The Phantom (1996) Screenplay
- The Phantom (1996) Co-Producer
- The Phantom: The Man, the Myth, the Legend (1996) as Self
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) Producer
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) Creator
- Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Screenplay
- The Witches of Eastwick (1992) Executive Producer
- The Witches of Eastwick (1992) Teleplay
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Screenplay
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Screenplay
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Screenplay
- Funny Farm (1988) Screenplay
- The Lost Boys (1987) Screenplay
- Innerspace (1987) as Lydia's Interviewee
- Innerspace (1987) Screenplay
- The Dead Zone (1983) Screenplay
- Straight Time (1978) Screenplay
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What movies or TV shows is Jeffrey Boam best known for?
Jeffrey Boam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Phantom (1996), The Phantom (1996), The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993), The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993).
When and where was Jeffrey Boam born?
Jeffrey Boam was born on November 30, 1946 in Rochester, New York, U.S.A. They passed away on January 24, 2000.
How many credits does Jeffrey Boam have?
Jeffrey Boam has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 1996.
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Task: Write a factual identity profile of Jeffrey Boam (Writing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing, no guessing. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. Subject...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Innerspace (1987) as Lydia's Interviewee — aged about 40
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