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Dean Riesner

Dean Riesner

ActorWriterCrewDirector Nov 3 (died age 83) New Rochelle, New York, USA 1921–2001 (80 year career)
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Biography

Dean Riesner (November 3, 1918, New Rochelle, New York – August 18, 2002, Encino, California) was an American film and television writer. Riesner's father, Charles Reisner, was a German American silent film director, and Dean began acting in films at the age of five as "Dinky Dean". His most notable role was in Charlie Chaplin's 1923 film The Pilgrim. His career at this young age ended because his mother wanted her son to have a real childhood. As an adult, his first job in films was as a co-wr…

Known For

Das Boot
Film

Das Boot

Screenplay
Dirty Harry
Film

Dirty Harry

Screenplay
The Enforcer
Film

The Enforcer

Screenplay
Sudden Impact
Film

Sudden Impact

Writer
Das Boot
Film

Das Boot

Screenplay
Play Misty for Me
Film

Play Misty for Me

Screenplay
Charley Varrick
Film

Charley Varrick

Screenplay
The Outer Limits
Film

The Outer Limits

Writer

Filmography

Crew (52)

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