Stewart Stern facts for kids

Stewart Henry Stern (born March 22, 1922 – died February 2, 2015) was an American screenwriter. He was famous for writing the movie script for Rebel Without a Cause (1955), which starred James Dean.

Who Was Stewart Stern?

Stewart Stern was a talented writer who created stories for many movies and TV shows. He was especially known for his work on Rebel Without a Cause, a classic film that many people still watch today. He also wrote the script for Sybil, a TV movie that won him an Emmy Award.

Stewart Stern's Famous Movies

Besides Rebel Without a Cause, Stewart Stern wrote many other important films. These include:

• Sybil: This TV movie earned him and actress Sally Field Emmy Awards.
• The Rack: This film starred the famous actor Paul Newman.
• The James Dean Story: A movie about the life of actor James Dean, directed by Robert Altman.
• The Outsider: This movie featured Tony Curtis.
• The Ugly American: Another film with a big star, Marlon Brando.
• Rachel, Rachel: This movie starred Joanne Woodward.
• The Last Movie: Directed by Dennis Hopper.

Stewart Stern also wrote a book called No Tricks in My Pocket: Paul Newman Directs. In this book, he shared his observations about Paul Newman's directing style while they worked on the film The Glass Menagerie.

Stewart Stern's Life Story

Stewart Stern had an interesting life both before and during his writing career.

Family and War Service

Stewart Stern was the nephew of Adolph Zukor, who was the person who started Paramount Pictures, a very big movie studio.

During World War II, Stewart Stern was a soldier. He fought in a very important battle called the Battle of the Bulge. For his bravery in the war, he received a special award called the Bronze Star. Because of the cold during the war, his feet were permanently numb from frostbite. His life and work were even featured in a documentary film called Going Through Splat: The Life And Work Of Stewart Stern.

Teaching and Later Years

Stewart Stern loved to share his knowledge with others. He taught a class called "The Personal Connection" in Seattle at TheFilmSchool. He also taught every year at the Sundance Institute, which is a famous place for filmmakers to learn and share their work.

Stewart Stern passed away from cancer in Seattle, Washington, when he was 92 years old.

Stewart Stern's Filmography

Stewart Stern worked on many films and TV shows as a writer. He even acted in one movie!

Writer Credits

• Benjy (1951) (short film)
• Teresa (1951)
• Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
• The Rack (1956)
• The James Dean Story (1957)
• Thunder in the Sun (1959)
• The Outsider (1961)
• The Ugly American (1963)
• Rachel, Rachel (1968)
• The Last Movie (1971)
• Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973)
• Sybil (1976) (TV movie)
• A Christmas to Remember (1978)

Actor Credit

• Fright Night (1985) - He played a cook in this movie.

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