William Riley "W. R." Burnett (November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
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25 November 1899 Springfield, Ohio, United States
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Died |
25 April 1982 (aged 82) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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