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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
Writing Born Nov 30, 1946 Died Jan 24, 2000 Rochester, New York, U.S.A 18 credits
18
Total Credits
1978–1996
19 Years Career Span
15
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

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

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Career

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.
Word count check:
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.

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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

The Phantom · ScreenplayThe Phantom · Co-ProducerThe Phantom: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. · ProducerThe Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. · Creator
Lethal Weapon 3 · ScreenplayThe Witches of Eastwick · Executive ProducerThe Witches of Eastwick · Teleplay
Tales from the Crypt · DirectorTales from the Crypt · ScreenplayIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade · ScreenplayLethal Weapon 2 · Screenplay
Funny Farm · Screenplay
The Lost Boys · ScreenplayInnerspaceInnerspace · Screenplay
The Dead Zone · Screenplay
Straight Time · Screenplay

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is Jeffrey Boam's background in cinema and television?

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 by the numbers

18credits
14films
4TV series
1978–1996active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Innerspace (1987) as Lydia's Interviewee — aged about 40

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