Howard Sackler

Howard Oliver Sackler was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for having written The Great White Hope. The Great White Hope enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters. James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander both starred in the original Arena Stage production of the play in Washington, DC, then brought their roles to Broadway and later to the film version. Both Jones and Alexander received Academy Award nominations for their work in the movie. ^{Howard Sackler, American playwright and screenwriter (d. 1982)}

19 December 1929

Born on the same birth date (19 December 1929): Bob Brookmeyer • David Douglas, 12th Marquess of Queensberry • Gregory Carroll (R&B singer)

Born on the same birth day (19 December): Annie Murphy • Bob Brookmeyer • Calvin Andrew • Charles Austin (high jumper) • Criss Angel • Eric Allin Cornell • Fritz Mauruschat • James L. Jones • Karim Benzema • Kristy Swanson • Lenny White • Nathan Oliveira • Nayan Mongia • Professor Longhair • Rosa Blasi • Torrey Craig

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