Robert Garland (screenwriter)

Robert Warner Garland (May 1, 1937 – November 21, 2020) was an American screenwriter and film producer best known for his work in the films The Electric Horseman (1979) and No Way Out (1987).[1] He was a member of the Writers Guild of America.[1][2]

Robert Garland
Born(1937-05-01)May 1, 1937
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 2020(2020-11-21) (aged 83)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film producer
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Early life and education

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Garland was born on May 1, 1937, in Brooklyn.[3] He attended St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland.[1][3]

Personal life and death

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Garland retired from screenwriting in the mid-1990s and resided in several places around the world including Paris, France, Liguria and Key West.[1][2][3]

Garland died from complications of dementia at the age of 83 in Baltimore on November 21, 2020.[2] He is survived by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Hedda and grandsons Jonah and Felix.[4]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Moreau, Jordan (November 23, 2020). "Robert Garland, 'No Way Out' and 'The Electric Horseman' Writer, Dies at 83". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Evans, Greg (November 23, 2020). "Robert Garland Dies: 'No Way Out', 'The Electric Horseman' Screenwriter Was 83". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (November 23, 2020). "Robert Garland, Screenwriter on 'No Way Out' and 'The Electric Horseman,' Dies at 83". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  4. ^ Sheridan, Wade (November 23, 2020). "Robert Garland, 'Electric Horseman' and 'No Way Out' writer, dead at 83". United Press International. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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