Lillian Hellman

Schrijver, Acteur

20 juni 1905 — 30 juni 1984 (79 years)
Lillian Florence Hellman (June 20, 1905 – June 30, 1984) was an American playwright, prose writer, memoirist and screenwriter known for her success on Broadway, as well as her communist views and political activism. She was blacklisted after her appearance before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) at the height of the anti-communist campaigns of 1947–1952. Although she continued to work on Broadway in the 1950s, her blacklisting by the American film industry caused a drop in her income. Many praised Hellman for refusing to answer questions by HUAC, but others believed, despite her denial, that she had belonged to the Communist Party.

As a playwright, Hellman had many successes on Broadway, including The Children's Hour, The Little Foxes and its sequel Another Part of the Forest, Watch on the Rhine, The Autumn Garden, and Toys in the Attic. She adapted her semi-autobiographical play The Little Foxes into a screenplay, which starred Bette Davis. Hellman was romantically involved with fellow writer and political activist Dashiell Hammett, who also was blacklisted for 10 years; the couple never married.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Hyena's
    Hyena's1941
  • Dead End
    Dead End1937
  • De held van Texas
    De held van Texas1940
  • The North Star
    The North Star1943
  • The Cowboy and the Lady
    The Cowboy and the Lady1938

Known For

  • The Chase
    The Chase1966
  • The Children's Hour
    The Children's Hour1961
  • Dead End
    Dead End1937
  • Julia
    Julia1977
  • Onschuldige meisjes
    Onschuldige meisjes1936
  • Watch on the Rhine
    Watch on the Rhine1943
  • The North Star
    The North Star1943
  • Toys in the Attic
    Toys in the Attic1963
  • De held van Texas
    De held van Texas1940
  • The Dark Angel
    The Dark Angel1935
  • Spaansche aarde
    Spaansche aarde1937

Cinematografie

1970
1966
The Chase · as Screenplay
1948
1946
The Searching Wind · as Screenplay
1943
The North Star · as ScreenplayOp Plex
1941
The Little Foxes · as ScreenplayOp Plex
1940
1938
The Cowboy and the Lady · as Contributing WriterOp Plex
1937
Dead End · as ScreenplayOp Plex
1937
1936
These Three · as Screenplay
1935
The Dark Angel · as Screenplay

1977
Julia · as Woman In Boat
1974

2014
And the Oscar Goes to... · as Self - Blacklisted Screenwriter
1977
The 49th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
1974
Dinah! · as Self
1973
1973
AFI Life Achievement Award · as Self - Audience Member
1972
1968
The Dick Cavett Show · as Self - GuestOp Plex
1964
Late Night Line-Up · as Self - Interviewee
1962
1962
1953

2005
Candide · as Lyricist
1991
Candide · as Lyricist
1977
Julia · as Book
1963
Toys in the Attic · as Theatre Play
1961
The Children's Hour · as Theatre Play
1955
1950
1943
Watch on the Rhine · as Theatre Play