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screenwriter

James Lee Barrett, American screenwriter. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1950-1952. Member Writers Guild American, Dramatists Guild, Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Barrett, James Lee was born on November 19, 1929 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Hamlin and Anne (Blake) Barrett.

Education

Educated, Furman University. Educated, Pennsylvania State University. Educated, Columbia University.

Educated, Art Students League.

Career

Screenwriter, 1955-1989.

Achievements

  • James Lee Barrett has been listed as a notable screenwriter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Marine Corps, 1950-1952. Member Writers Guild American, Dramatists Guild, Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Connections

Married Merete Engelstoft, June 1960. Children: Jessica, Penelope, Birgitte, Christian, David.

Father:
James Hamlin Barrett

Mother:
Anne (Blake) Barrett

Spouse:
Merete Engelstoft

child:
Birgitte Barrett

child:
Jessica Barrett

child:
Penelope Barrett

child:
Christian Barrett

child:
David Barrett