Background
Maier, Francis Xavier was born on October 12, 1948 in New York City. Son of Edwin Albert and Sarah Claire (Degnan) Maier.
Maier, Francis Xavier was born on October 12, 1948 in New York City. Son of Edwin Albert and Sarah Claire (Degnan) Maier.
Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts, U. Notre Dame, 1970; Master of Fine Arts in Film and television Prodn, New York University, 1972; postgraduate screenwriting fellow, American Film Institute, 1973-1974.
Cameraman, film editor, Don Connors Prodns., New York City, 1970-1971; staff writer, Communications Distribution Inc., New York City, 1972-1973; screenwriter, Los Angeles, 1973-1978; screenwriter, United Artists, Warner Brothers Inds. freelance screen story analyst, 1973-1984; member editorial staff, National Catholic Register, Los Angeles, since 1978; editor, National Catholic Register, Los Angeles, since 1979. Advisory board Institute Religion and Democracy. Consultant in field.
Married Suann Therese Malone, December 26, 1970. Children: Jude Matthew, John Luke, Mary Margaret Ann, Daniel Padraic.