Julian Barry

Writing

Born December 24, 1930 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died July 25, 2023

Also known as Julian Barry Mendelsohn Jr.

Biography

Julian Barry was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his Oscar-nominated script for the 1974 film Lenny about comedian Lenny Bruce. Barry adapted the script from his successful Broadway play of the same name. The film, directed by Bob Fosse and starring Dustin Hoffman and Valerie Perrine, was nominated for the so-called Oscar Grand Slam, one of some 40 films to be so honored.

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