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Philip S. Goodman
Born
Philip Solomon Goodman

(1926-02-20)February 20, 1926
DiedMay 2, 2015(2015-05-02) (aged 89)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, producer, director
Years active1950–1965
SpouseEvelyn Twersky
Children2 (including Nicholas)

Philip Solomon Goodman (February 20, 1926 – May 2, 2015)[citation needed] was an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He was perhaps best known for directing the drama film We Shall Return (1963), starring Cesar Romero. He also wrote for television series such as Profiles in Courage, Danger, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Rocky King Detective, and Johnny Staccato. He also directed plays at the Actors Studio.

Goodman was born in New York City to Flora and Solomon Goodman. He graduated from Brooklyn College and the University of Southern California (USC). He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 during World War II. He was married to Evelyn Twersky and had two children, Nicholas, a producer, and Jody, a lawyer.[citation needed]

Goodman died on May 2, 2015 in New York City, aged 89.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Philip S. Goodman, Writer & Director for Film, TV, Dies at 89". Variety. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)