Nat Perrin

Nat Perrin

Deceased · Born: Mar 15, 1905 · Died: May 9, 1998

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1905 The Bronx, New York, USA

Biography

A lawyer who never pursued a career in law, Perrin instead secured a position in the Warner Bros. publicity department in 1930. His impressive skills and talents caught the attention of Groucho Marx, who, in 1931, granted him access to his dressing room with a forged letter from renowned playwright Moss Hart. Impressed by Perrin's abilities, Marx arranged for him to be hired by Paramount Pictures for the film "Monkey Business", thus crediting Groucho for bringing Perrin to Hollywood and bestowing upon him his first professional job as a gag writer.

Perrin's career continued to flourish, with stints as a producer for Columbia Pictures during the late 1930s, followed by a move to MGM in the mid-1940s. In the early 1950s, he transitioned to television, producing shows such as "The Red Skelton Show" and "Death Valley Days". Perrin also served as the head writer and producer for the beloved "The Addams Family" series, which aired from 1964 to 1966.

In 1977, Perrin played a significant role in the Groucho Marx estate, serving as a temporary conservator and helping to reunite the comedian with his estranged children, a testament to his enduring connection to the Marx family and his lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Career

{"id":166303,"title":"The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz","year":"1968","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wicked-dreams-of-paula-schultz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166303.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166303.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":29382,"title":"Frankie and Johnny","year":"1966","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/frankie-and-johnny-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2bp0squ2u4j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2bp0squ2u4j0.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":13400,"title":"I'll Take Sweden","year":"1965","job":"Writer, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-take-sweden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13400.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13400.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
I'll Take Sweden
I'll Take Sweden as Writer, Story
{"id":68687,"title":"The Petty Girl","year":"1950","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-petty-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68687.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68687.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
{"id":68761,"title":"Emergency Wedding","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/emergency-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68761.jpg"},"released":1}
Emergency Wedding
Emergency Wedding as Screenplay
{"id":68927,"title":"Miss Grant Takes Richmond","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miss-grant-takes-richmond","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68927.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":68933,"title":"Tell It to the Judge","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tell-it-to-the-judge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68933.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68933.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69586,"title":"Song of the Thin Man","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/song-of-the-thin-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69586.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":70232,"title":"Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bud-abbott-and-lou-costello-in-hollywood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70232.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
{"id":70902,"title":"Whistling in Brooklyn","year":"1943","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whistling-in-brooklyn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70902.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Whistling in Brooklyn
Whistling in Brooklyn as Story, Screenplay
{"id":70998,"title":"Swing Fever","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swing-fever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70998.jpg"},"released":1}
Swing Fever
Swing Fever as Screenplay
{"id":14313,"title":"Pardon My Sarong","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pardon-my-sarong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14313.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14313.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Pardon My Sarong
Pardon My Sarong as Screenplay
{"id":71240,"title":"Whistling in Dixie","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whistling-in-dixie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71240.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71452,"title":"The Big Store","year":"1941","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-store","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4pd1t6rqgv60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4pd1t6rqgv60.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
{"id":71501,"title":"Hellzapoppin'","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hellzapoppin-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71501.jpg"},"released":1}
Hellzapoppin'
Hellzapoppin' as Screenplay
{"id":71571,"title":"Keep 'Em Flying","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keep-em-flying-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71571.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71571.jpg"},"released":1}
Keep 'Em Flying
Keep 'Em Flying as Screenplay
{"id":71944,"title":"Hullabaloo","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hullabaloo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71944.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo as Screenplay
{"id":71995,"title":"Alias the Deacon","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alias-the-deacon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71995.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71995.jpg"},"released":1}
Alias the Deacon
Alias the Deacon as Screenplay
{"id":72362,"title":"The Gracie Allen Murder Case","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gracie-allen-murder-case","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72362.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":73004,"title":"Don't Tell the Wife","year":"1937","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-tell-the-wife-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73004.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
{"id":73150,"title":"New Faces of 1937","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/new-faces-of-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73150.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73150.jpg"},"released":1}
New Faces of 1937
New Faces of 1937 as Screenplay
{"id":73247,"title":"On Again-Off Again","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-again-off-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73247.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73247.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3532,"title":"Stowaway","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stowaway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3532.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3532.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Stowaway
Stowaway as Screenplay
{"id":73333,"title":"Dimples","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dimples-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73333.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73333.jpg"},"released":1}
Dimples
Dimples as Screenplay
{"id":74170,"title":"Kid Millions","year":"1934","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kid-millions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74170.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Kid Millions
Kid Millions as Screenplay
{"id":68249,"title":"Duck Soup","year":"1933","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/duck-soup","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oao20n4hlng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oao20n4hlng.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Duck Soup
Duck Soup as Writer
{"id":175132,"title":"The Great Morgan","year":"1945","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-morgan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175132.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
The Great Morgan
The Great Morgan as Director, Screenplay