John Tucker Battle
American screenwriter (1902–1962)
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John Tucker Battle (October 1, 1902 – October 31, 1962)[2] was an American screenwriter. He wrote for television programs including Bonanza, Have Gun, Will Travel,[3] Maverick, Colt .45, The Restless Gun, Bat Masterson and Black Saddle. He also wrote for and acted in radio programs in the 1930s and 1940s.[4] He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.[1]
BornOctober 1, 1902
Waco, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 1962 (aged 60)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
OccupationScreenwriter
Yearsactive1944–1961
John Tucker Battle | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1902 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 1962 (aged 60) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1944–1961 |
| Spouse | Rosemary B. Battle[1] |
Selected filmography
- Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1944)[5]
- Captain Eddie (1945)
- Man Alive (1945)
- Captain from Castile (1947) - (uncredited)
- So Dear to My Heart (1948)
- The Frogmen (1951)
- Invaders from Mars (1953) - (uncredited)
- A Man Alone (1955)
- Lisbon (1956)[6]
- Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)
