Edmund Hartmann

American screenwriter (1911–2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Edmund L. Hartmann (September 24, 1911 – November 28, 2003) was an American film and television writer and producer from the 1930s to the 1970s. Hartmann worked with numerous actors, including Bob Hope. He produced the television classic My Three Sons for ten seasons from 1962 and also produced Family Affair. Both shows were filmed by Don Fedderson Productions.

Early years

Hartmann was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1911;[1] his father was Moses Hartmann, a judge in St. Louis. Hartmann graduated from Soldan High School when he was 15 years old[2] and from Washington University in St. Louis in 1931.[1] During his time studying law at the university he wrote songs for musicals that were performed on campus and acted in some productions. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity and Pi Tau Pi schoastic organization.[2]

Career

After graduating Hartmann moved to New York, where he was one of the writers for comedies that included Strike Me Pink and Scandals. He moved to Hollywood by 1934.[1] Film studios for which he wrote included Paramount,[3] Fox, RKO, Universal, and Warner Bros.[4]

In 1959, Hartmann was chairman of the Writers Guild of America.[5]

Personal life and death

Hartmann was married to Julie Riley and Virginia Smith. He had one child (Susan Hartmann).[1] He was a grandfather to four.[1] He died in his long-time home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on November 28, 2003, aged 92.[1]

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