Richard Maibaum
Biography
Richard Maibaum was a screenwriter who entered films in 1937. He attended New York University and the University of Iowa, where he studied acting. Maibaum was a well-established Broadway actor and playwright by his late twenties. He spent the war years with the army's Combat Film Division. In 1946, he joined Paramount as both screenwriter and producer, contributing to films such as The Big Clock and The Great Gatsby. Maibaum adapted Ian Fleming's 007 novels into screenplays for nearly every James Bond film from Dr. No to Licence to Kill. He shared credit with Johanna Harwood and Berkely Mather on Dr. No. Maibaum was born on May 26, 1909, and died on January 4, 1991.
Career overview
Richard Maibaum entered the film industry as a screenwriter in 1937. He spent the war years with the army's Combat Film Division. After the war, Maibaum joined Paramount as both screenwriter and producer in 1946. He contributed to films such as The Big Clock and The Great Gatsby.
Maibaum's work in film writing continued with notable contributions to several films. He is known for adapting the Ian Fleming 007 novels into screenplays. Maibaum shared credit with Johanna Harwood and Berkely Mather for writing the first Bond movie, Dr. No, in 1962. He went on to write screenplays for nearly every James Bond film from Dr. No through to Licence to Kill.
Maibaum's writing credits include a total of 52 films. His work spanned multiple genres and decades, with notable contributions to films such as Goldfinger and The Great Gatsby. Maibaum's career as a screenwriter and producer lasted for many years, with his work continuing until his death in 1991.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
58 titles- Ransom (1996) Original Story
- Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball' (1995) as Self
- Licence to Kill (1989) Screenplay
- The Living Daylights (1987) Screenplay
- A View to a Kill (1985) Screenplay
- Octopussy (1983) Screenplay
- For Your Eyes Only (1981) Screenplay
- S+H+E: Security Hazards Expert (1980) Writer
- The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Screenplay
- The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) Screenplay
- Jarrett (1973) Writer
- Jarrett (1973) Producer
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Screenplay
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Screenplay
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Additional Dialogue
- Thunderball (1965) Screenplay
- Goldfinger (1964) Screenplay
- From Russia with Love (1963) Screenplay
- Dr. No (1962) Screenplay
- Battle at Bloody Beach (1961) Screenplay
- Battle at Bloody Beach (1961) Story
- Battle at Bloody Beach (1961) Producer
- The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960) Adaptation
- Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959) Story
- The Bandit Of Zhobe (1959) Story
- Tank Force! (1958) Writer
- Wagon Train (1957) Writer
- The Thin Man (1957) Producer
- Bigger Than Life (1956) Screenplay
- Bigger Than Life (1956) Story
- Zarak (1956) Writer
- Ransom! (1956) Screenplay
- The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) Writer
- The United States Steel Hour (1953) Writer
- The Red Beret (1953) Screenplay
- No Man of Her Own (1950) Producer
- Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) Producer
- The Great Gatsby (1949) Screenplay
- The Great Gatsby (1949) Producer
- The Great Gatsby (1949) Second Unit Director
- Dear Wife (1949) Producer
- Song of Surrender (1949) Screenplay
- The Big Clock (1948) Producer
- The Sainted Sisters (1948) Producer
- O.S.S. (1946) Producer
- See My Lawyer (1945) Writer
- Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) Writer
- I Wanted Wings (1941) Screenplay
- Foreign Correspondent (1940) Screenplay
- The Ghost Comes Home (1940) Screenplay
- 20 Mule Team (1940) Screenplay
- The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) Screenplay
- The Lady and the Mob (1939) Screenplay
- Coast Guard (1939) Screenplay
- Stablemates (1938) Writer
- They Gave Him a Gun (1937) Screenplay
- Live, Love and Learn (1937) Screenplay
- The Bad Man of Brimstone (1937) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Maibaum best known for?
Richard Maibaum is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ransom (1996), Licence to Kill (1989), The Living Daylights (1987), A View to a Kill (1985).
When and where was Richard Maibaum born?
Richard Maibaum was born on May 26, 1909 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on January 4, 1991.
How many credits does Richard Maibaum have?
Richard Maibaum has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1996.
What is Richard Maibaum's background in cinema and television?
Richard Maibaum was a screenwriter who entered films in 1937. He attended New York University and the University of Iowa, where he studied acting. Maibaum was a well-established Broadway actor and playwright by his late twenties. He spent the war years with the army's Combat Film Division. In 1946, he joined Paramount ...