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Richard Matheson

Bio: Richard Burton Matheson (February 20, 1926 – June 23, 2013) was an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres. He is best known as the author of I Am Legend, a 1954 science fiction horror novel that has been adapted for the screen three times, the first of which, The Last Man on Earth, was co-scripted by him and starred Vincent Price
Born: Sat, Feb 20 1926
Birthplace: Allendale, New Jersey, USA

Death: Sun, Jun 23 2013
Richard Matheson is 87 years old
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Poster of The Life After Death Project
The Life After Death Project
Richard Matheson was
87 in The Life After Death Project
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 15 2013
Poster of Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Richard Matheson was
84 in Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 27 2010
Poster of Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Richard Matheson was
79 in Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II
Richard Matheson was
48 in The Godfather Part II
as 'Senator #3 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 20 1974

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