- Was signed by Universal executive Carl Laemmle Jr on the strength of his first novel, "Bodies are Dust". In the 1940's, was one of the most highly-paid screenwriters at Paramount.
- Son of Russian immigrants.
- He liked to paint and was also an outdoors man who enjoyed fishing and hunting.
- Served in the U.S Coast Guard Reserve and was a member of the Authors Guild, Screen Writers Guild, and the Beverly Hills Tennis Club.
- His father owned a plumbing business.
- Initially studied pharmacy at Fordham University.
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