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Lester Cooper(1919-1985)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
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Lester Cooper was born on 20 January 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Make a Wish (1971), Animals, Animals, Animals (1976) and Meet the Navy (1946). He died on 6 June 1985 in Manhattan, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 20, 1919
DiedJune 6, 1985(66)
BornJanuary 20, 1919
DiedJune 6, 1985(66)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

Known for

Make a Wish (1971)
Make a Wish
8.9
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1971
Animals, Animals, Animals (1976)
Animals, Animals, Animals
8.4
TV Series
  • Producer(1976)
  • 1976
Meet the Navy (1946)
Meet the Navy
4.8
  • Writer
  • 1946
The New Girl (1960)
The New Girl
8.1
Short
  • Writer
  • 1960

Credits

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Writer



  • Make a Wish (1971)
    Make a Wish
    8.9
    TV Series
    • head writer
    • 1971–1976
  • Can You Hear Me?
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1967
  • The New Girl (1960)
    The New Girl
    8.1
    Short
    • story
    • 1960
  • A Day Called X (1957)
    A Day Called X
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1957
  • Meet the Navy (1946)
    Meet the Navy
    4.8
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1946

Producer



  • Animals, Animals, Animals (1976)
    Animals, Animals, Animals
    8.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer (1976)
    • 1976
  • Make a Wish (1971)
    Make a Wish
    8.9
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1971–1976
  • Heart Attack!
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1969
  • Hemingway's Spain: A Love Affair (1968)
    Hemingway's Spain: A Love Affair
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1968
  • Can You Hear Me?
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1967
  • The Seafarers (1953)
    The Seafarers
    5.1
    Short
    • producer
    • 1953

Director



  • Animals, Animals, Animals (1976)
    Animals, Animals, Animals
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director (1976)
    • 1976
  • Make a Wish (1971)
    Make a Wish
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1971–1976

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 20, 1919
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 6, 1985
    • Manhattan, New York, USA(cancer)

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