Samuel Donald Hartman, a celebrated American screenwriter and director of great renown, came into this world on November 18th, 1900, in the vibrant and bustling metropolis of New York. The early years of his life were marked by a fervent dedication to refining his artistic talents, a pursuit that would eventually lead him to the world of cinema, where he would leave an indelible mark.
Noted filmmaker and creative visionary, Hartman, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema through his remarkable collaboration with the esteemed Stephen Morehouse Avery. This innovative partnership culminated in a nomination for the coveted Academy Award for Best Story, a testament to their exceptional storytelling prowess and the captivating narrative they crafted for the 1935 film, The Gay Deception.
The iconic American actor, comedian, and television personality, Don Rickles, whose real name was Harry John Elston, Jr., was born on May 17, 1926, in Queens, New York, and passed away on April 6, 2017, at the age of 90, in Los Angeles, California.