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Barry Shipman

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Barry Shipman
Born(1912-02-24)February 24, 1912
DiedAugust 12, 1994(1994-08-12) (aged 82)
San Bernardino, California
United States
OccupationWriter
Years active1936–1966
SpouseGwynne Shipman
ChildrenNina Shipman
Parent(s)Ernest Shipman
Nell Shipman

Barry Shipman (February 24, 1912 – August 12, 1994) was a Canadian-American screenwriter. He was the son of the Canadian film pioneers Ernest Shipman and Nell Shipman.[1] He worked on more than a hundred films and television series, mainly of the western and mystery film genres. He was married to the actress Gwynne Shipman, with whom he had a daughter Nina Shipman who also became an actress.

Shipman died in San Bernardino of prostate cancer at the age of 82.[2]


Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Morris p.99
  2. ^ "SHIPMAN, Barry 82, Veteran Screen Writer". Los Angeles Times. August 17, 1994. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "6r711 SONG OF IDAHO insert '48 wacky image of the Hoosier Hot Shots, western musical!". eMoviePoster.com. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  4. ^ The New York Times

Bibliography

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  • Morris, Peter. Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema, 1895-1939. McGill-Queen's Press, 1992.
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