Elliot Clawson

Screenwriter

Birthday January 19, 1883

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Utah

DEATH DATE Jul 21, 1942 (59)

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About

Oscar-nominated screenwriter who received four nominations in the same category -- Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) -- during the 2nd Academy Awards in 1930.

Before Fame

He grew up in Salt Lake City, the mormon capital of the nation.

Trivia

He wrote over 80 films between 1913 and 1929.

Family Life

He never married.

Associated With

Like writer Larry McMurty, he was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Adapted screenplay category.