Howard Sackler(1929-1982)

Writer
Script and Continuity Department

Howard Sackler was born on 19 December 1929 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for Jaws 2 (1978), The Great White Hope (1970) and Fear and Desire (1952). He was married to Greta Lynn Lundgren. He died on 12 October 1982 in Ibiza, Spain.

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Awards
- 1 nomination

Known for

Jaws 2

5.8

Writer

1978

The Great White Hope

6.9

Writer

1970

Fear and Desire

5.3

Writer

1952

Down River

2.3

Writer

2018

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Writer

Down River
2.3
- earlier screenplay
- 2018
Killer's Kiss
Short
- original story
- 2010
Saint Jack
7.0
- screenplay
- 1979
Jaws 2
5.8
- written by
- 1978
Gray Lady Down
6.2
- screenplay
- 1978
The Great White Hope
6.9
- play
- screenplay
- 1970
A Midsummer Night's Dream
7.1
- writer
- 1959
Killer's Kiss
6.6
- screenplay (uncredited)
- 1955
Fear and Desire
5.3
- written by
- 1952

Script and Continuity Department

Jaws
8.1
- script consultant (uncredited)
- 1975

Personal details

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Born
- December 19, 1929
- New York City, New York, USA
Died
- October 12, 1982
- Ibiza, Spain
Spouse
- Greta Lynn Lundgren1962 - October 12, 1982 (his death, 2 children)
Other works
Directed a myriad of top-drawer recordings for Caedmon Audio, including the Shakespeare Recording Company's series, which included such notables as Micheal & Venessa Redgrave, Paul Scofield, Sir John Gielgud, & Dame Peggy Ashcroft, among others.
Publicity listings
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