Henry Ephron

Screenwriter

Birthday May 26, 1911

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Sep 6, 1992 (81)

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About

Screenwriter who spawned a fleet of successful writers/daughters, including Nora Ephron. He also wrote screenplays like Three Is a Family (1944), Bride by Mistake (1944), and Belles on Their Toes.

Before Fame

He was raised by Jewish immigrants from Belarus.

Trivia

He wrote 1961's There's No Business Like Show Business.

Family Life

He had four daughters Nora, Delia, Hattie, and Amy Ephron with his first wife, Phoebe. They all became successful writers.

Associated With

His daughter Nora wrote the film Sleepless in Seattle.