Lukas Heller
Biography
Lukas Heller was a German-born British screenwriter born in Kiel to a Jewish family on July 21, 1930. His father was political philosopher Hermann Heller. Lukas Heller was known for writing the screen adaptations for several Robert Aldrich films, including What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? in 1962 and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte in 1964. For the latter film, he won an Edgar Award alongside Henry Farrell, who wrote the source text for both films. Lukas Heller had 23 known credits for writing. He passed away on November 2, 1988, at the age of 58.
Career overview
Lukas Heller was a German-born British screenwriter born to a Jewish family in Kiel on July 21, 1930. His father was the political philosopher Hermann Heller. During his career, he accumulated twenty-three known credits in writing. He passed away on November 2, 1988, at the age of fifty-eight.
Heller was recognized for writing the screen adaptations for several films directed by Robert Aldrich. These included What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? in 1962 and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte in 1964. For the latter film, he won an Edgar Award alongside Henry Farrell, who provided the source text for both of those motion pictures.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Flight of the Phoenix (2004) Scenario Writer
- Monte Walsh (2003) Teleplay
- The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988) Characters
- Blue City (1986) Writer
- The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985) Characters
- Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) Writer
- Son of Hitler (1979) Writer
- Damnation Alley (1977) Screenplay
- The Deadly Trackers (1973) Writer
- Too Late the Hero (1970) Screenplay
- Monte Walsh (1970) Screenplay
- The Killing of Sister George (1968) Writer
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) Screenplay
- The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) Screenplay
- The Ipcress File (1965) Additional Writing
- Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) Screenplay
- Hot Enough for June (1964) Screenplay
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) Writer
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Screenplay
- Candidate for Murder (1962) Writer
- Never Back Losers (1961) Screenplay
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) Writer
- Sapphire (1959) Additional Dialogue
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lukas Heller best known for?
Lukas Heller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Monte Walsh (2003), Damnation Alley (1977), Too Late the Hero (1970).
When and where was Lukas Heller born?
Lukas Heller was born on July 21, 1930 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. They passed away on November 2, 1988.
How many credits does Lukas Heller have?
Lukas Heller has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2004.
What is Lukas Heller's background in cinema and television?
Lukas Heller was a German-born British screenwriter born in Kiel to a Jewish family on July 21, 1930. His father was political philosopher Hermann Heller. Lukas Heller was known for writing the screen adaptations for several Robert Aldrich films, including What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? in 1962 and Hush...Hush, Sweet...