Beirne Lay Jr., (September 1, 1909 – May 26, 1982) was an American author, aviation writer, Hollywood screenwriter, and combat veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army Air Forces. He is best known for his collaboration with Sy Bartlett in authoring the novel Twelve O'Clock High and adapting it into a major film.
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1 September 1909 Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
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Died |
26 May 1982 (aged 72) Westwood, Los Angeles, California
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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