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Burton Raphael Kennedy (September 3, 1922 – February 15, 2001) was an American screenwriter and director known mainly for directing Westerns. Budd Boetticher called him "the best Western writer ever."
Burt Kennedy. Director: The War Wagon. American screenwriter and director--particularly of westerns--Burt Kennedy was the son of performers. He was part of their act, "The Dancing Kennedys", from infancy. He served in World War II as a cavalry officer and was highly decorated.
Burt Kennedy was a prolific screenwriter and director of westerns, especially for John Wayne's Batjac Co. He started as a fencer and actor, and later wrote and directed TV shows like Combat! and The Rounders.
Feb 17, 2001 · Burt Kennedy, a prolific writer and director of Western films and television shows, including "The War Wagon" and several other movies with John Wayne, died Thursday of cancer...
Burt Kennedy Biography (1922-2001) Full name, Burt Raphael Kennedy; born September 3, 1922, in Muskegon, MI; sonof Thomas James and Gertrude Amelia (O'Hagen) Kennedy; married Sheila Theresa Foster, July 11, 1973; children: Susan, Bridget.
Feb 15, 2001 · Burt Kennedy was a screenwriter and director of Western films and TV shows, such as The War Wagon, Hannie Caulder, and Magnum, P.I. Learn about his biography, filmography, awards, and trivia on TMDB.
Feb 17, 2001 · Burt Kennedy, a screenwriter and director of lighthearted westerns, died on Thursday at his home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 78.
