Karl Tunberg

Karl Tunberg

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1909 · Died: Apr 3, 1992

Personal Details

BornMar 11, 1909 Spokane, Washington, USA

Biography

Karl Tunberg, a renowned writer and producer, made his mark on the film industry with his remarkable works, spanning across several decades. Born on March 11, 1909, in the picturesque city of Spokane, Washington, USA, Tunberg's early life laid the foundation for his future accomplishments.

As a writer, Tunberg was known for his captivating storytelling and his ability to bring complex characters to life on the big screen. His most notable work, the epic historical drama "Ben-Hur" (1959),remains one of the most iconic films of all time. The film's success can be attributed to Tunberg's meticulous attention to detail and his dedication to bringing the ancient world to life.

In addition to his work on "Ben-Hur," Tunberg also made significant contributions to other notable films, such as the romantic comedy "Tall, Dark and Handsome" (1941) and the family-friendly musical "Up in Central Park" (1948). These films showcased Tunberg's versatility as a writer and his ability to adapt to different genres and styles.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tunberg worked with some of the most prominent directors and actors of his time, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of writers, producers, and filmmakers.

Karl Tunberg's life came full circle on April 3, 1992, when he passed away in London, England, UK, leaving behind a rich legacy of work that continues to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Career

{"id":87088,"title":"How Do I Love Thee?","year":"1970","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-do-i-love-thee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87088.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":87414,"title":"Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?","year":"1968","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-were-you-when-the-lights-went-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87414.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":168002,"title":"Harlow","year":"1965","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harlow-1965","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168002.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Harlow
Harlow as Writer
{"id":168082,"title":"The 7th Dawn","year":"1964","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-7th-dawn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168082.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168082.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The 7th Dawn
The 7th Dawn as Screenplay
{"id":65685,"title":"Taras Bulba","year":"1962","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taras-bulba","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1m9l4auj0oc8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1m9l4auj0oc8.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Taras Bulba
Taras Bulba as Screenplay
{"id":96206,"title":"I Thank a Fool","year":"1962","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-thank-a-fool","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96206.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":5964,"title":"Ben-Hur","year":"1959","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ben-hur","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5evsvmt7p3s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5evsvmt7p3s0.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur as Screenplay
{"id":82340,"title":"Count Your Blessings","year":"1959","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/count-your-blessings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82340.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":96328,"title":"Libel","year":"1959","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/libel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96328.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96328.jpg"},"released":1}
Libel
Libel as Screenplay
{"id":173988,"title":"The Seventh Sin","year":"1957","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seventh-sin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173988.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173988.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Seventh Sin
The Seventh Sin as Screenplay
{"id":14507,"title":"The Scarlet Coat","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-scarlet-coat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14507.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Scarlet Coat
The Scarlet Coat as Screenplay
{"id":67292,"title":"Valley of the Kings","year":"1954","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/valley-of-the-kings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67292.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
{"id":67346,"title":"Beau Brummell","year":"1954","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beau-brummell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67346.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67346.jpg"},"released":1}
Beau Brummell
Beau Brummell as Screenplay
{"id":67801,"title":"Scandal at Scourie","year":"1953","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scandal-at-scourie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67801.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
{"id":68031,"title":"Because You're Mine","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/because-youre-mine-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68031.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68031.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
{"id":32555,"title":"The Law and the Lady","year":"1951","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-law-and-the-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32555.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32555.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
{"id":68501,"title":"Night Into Morning","year":"1951","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-into-morning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68501.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82795,"title":"Love That Brute","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-that-brute","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82795.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Love That Brute
Love That Brute as Screenplay
{"id":69394,"title":"Up in Central Park","year":"1948","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-in-central-park","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69394.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
{"id":69491,"title":"You Gotta Stay Happy","year":"1948","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-gotta-stay-happy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69491.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69491.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82884,"title":"The Imperfect Lady","year":"1946","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-imperfect-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82884.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
{"id":70262,"title":"Kitty","year":"1945","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kitty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70262.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70262.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Kitty
Kitty as Writer
{"id":70392,"title":"Bring on the Girls","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bring-on-the-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70392.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70435,"title":"Masquerade in Mexico","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/masquerade-in-mexico","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70435.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70549,"title":"Standing Room Only","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/standing-room-only","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70549.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70549.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
{"id":82991,"title":"Dixie","year":"1943","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dixie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82991.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Dixie
Dixie as Writer
{"id":71134,"title":"My Gal Sal","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-gal-sal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71134.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71134.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
My Gal Sal
My Gal Sal as Screenplay
{"id":71156,"title":"Lucky Jordan","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lucky-jordan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71156.jpg"},"released":1}
Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan as Screenplay
{"id":71261,"title":"Orchestra Wives","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/orchestra-wives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71261.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71261.jpg"},"released":1}
Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives as Screenplay
{"id":13897,"title":"A Yank in the R.A.F.","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-yank-in-the-raf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13897.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13897.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
{"id":71585,"title":"Tall, Dark and Handsome","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tall-dark-and-handsome","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71585.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83078,"title":"Week-End in Havana","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/week-end-in-havana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83078.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71794,"title":"Down Argentine Way","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/down-argentine-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71794.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71794.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
{"id":71836,"title":"I Was an Adventuress","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-was-an-adventuress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71836.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71836.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72100,"title":"Public Deb No. 1","year":"1940","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/public-deb-no-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72100.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72415,"title":"Shipyard Sally","year":"1939","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shipyard-sally","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72415.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":72616,"title":"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rebecca-of-sunnybrook-farm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qdmm024j5a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qdmm024j5a0.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":72716,"title":"Hold That Co-ed","year":"1938","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hold-that-co-ed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72716.jpg"},"released":1}
Hold That Co-ed
Hold That Co-ed as Story, Screenplay
{"id":72800,"title":"Sally, Irene and Mary","year":"1938","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sally-irene-and-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72800.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73208,"title":"Life Begins in College","year":"1937","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-begins-in-college","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73208.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
{"id":83251,"title":"You Can't Have Everything","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-have-everything-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83251.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83251.jpg"},"released":1}