Bert Salzman (September 2, 1931 – November 29, 2016) was an American writer and film director.[1] He won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for directing Angel and Big Joe (1975).[2][3]

Bert Salzman
Born(1931-09-02)September 2, 1931
DiedNovember 29, 2016(2016-11-29) (aged 85)
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director

Early life edit

Bert Salzman was born on September 2, 1931 in New York City and grew up in an orphanage. He never completed high school and became self-educated. As a young boy, he became interested with painting. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Korean War.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Alexander, Geoff; Prelinger, Rick (2010-08-22). Academic Films for the Classroom: A History. McFarland. pp. 179–. ISBN 9780786458707. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Angel and Big Joe". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2011. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2008.
  3. ^ "Bertram W. SALZMAN". Sonoma Index-Tribune. Retrieved 17 January 2021.

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