George Gipe
George Gipe (February 3, 1933, Baltimore, Maryland – September 6, 1986, Glendale, California) was an American magazine writer, author and screenwriter. Gipe died at the age of 53 as the result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.[1]
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| Born | February 3, 1933 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 1986 (aged 53) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Screenwriting, fiction, nonfiction |
Death
A native of Baltimore, Gipe was allergic to bee stings, and while in Glendale, California, he was stung by a bee. He was announced dead on arrival on September 6, 1986.[1]
Works
Novels
- Nearer to the Dust (1967)
- Coney Island Quickstep (1977)
Novelizations
- Melvin and Howard (1980)
- Resurrection (1980)
- Gremlins (1984)
- Back to the Future (1985)
- Explorers (1985)
Short stories
- "The Cask of Amarillo Texas" (1969)
Nonfiction
- The Great American Sports Book (1978)
- The Last Time When... (1982)
Screenplays
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) (co-written with Carl Reiner & Steve Martin)
- The Man With Two Brains (1983) (co-written with Carl Reiner & Steve Martin)
References
- "George Gipe is Dead at 53; A Film and Television Writer". The New York Times. September 9, 1986.
External links
- George Gipe on IMDb
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