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Henry Slesar: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Henry Slesar? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Henry Slesar (June 12, 1927 – April 2, 2002) was an American author and playwright. He is famous for his use of irony and twist endings. After reading Slesar's "M Is for the Many" in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock bought it for adaptation and they began many successful collaborations. Slesar wrote hundreds of scripts for television series and soap operas, leading TV Guide to call him "the writer with the largest audience in America."

Quick facts about Henry Slesar

  • Full name: Henry Slesar
  • Born: 1927-06-12
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q94280

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Who is Henry Slesar?

Henry Slesar (June 12, 1927 – April 2, 2002) was an American author and playwright.

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Henry Slesar is United States.

When was Henry Slesar born?

Henry Slesar was born on 1927-06-12.

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