Portrait of Dean Riesner

Dean Riesner

Bio: 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"
Born: Sun, Nov 03 1918
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 18 2002
Dean Riesner is 83 years old
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Poster of Fatal Beauty
Fatal Beauty
Dean Riesner was 68 in Fatal Beauty as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact
Dean Riesner was 65 in Sudden Impact as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1983
Poster of The Sting II
The Sting II
Dean Riesner was 64 in The Sting II as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Das Boot
Das Boot
Dean Riesner was 62 in Das Boot as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1981
Poster of The Enforcer
The Enforcer
Dean Riesner was 58 in The Enforcer as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1976
Poster of The Keegans
The Keegans
Dean Riesner was 57 in The Keegans as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1976
Poster of Charley Varrick
Charley Varrick
Dean Riesner was 54 in Charley Varrick as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1973
Poster of Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry
Dean Riesner was 53 in Dirty Harry as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1971
Poster of Play Misty for Me
Play Misty for Me
Dean Riesner was 52 in Play Misty for Me as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of The Intruders
The Intruders
Dean Riesner was 52 in The Intruders as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of Lost Flight
Lost Flight
Dean Riesner was 51 in Lost Flight as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1970
Poster of Coogan's Bluff
Coogan's Bluff
Dean Riesner was 49 in Coogan's Bluff as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1968
Poster of Stranger on the Run
Stranger on the Run
Dean Riesner was 48 in Stranger on the Run as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
Dean Riesner was 45 in The Man from Galveston as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1963
Poster of Paris Holiday
Paris Holiday
Dean Riesner was 39 in Paris Holiday as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1958
Poster of The Helen Morgan Story
The Helen Morgan Story
Dean Riesner was 38 in The Helen Morgan Story as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of So You Want to Know Your Relatives
So You Want to Know Your Relatives
Dean Riesner was 36 in So You Want to Know Your Relatives as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1954
Poster of Skipalong Rosenbloom
Skipalong Rosenbloom
Dean Riesner was 32 in Skipalong Rosenbloom as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1951
Poster of I Shot Billy the Kid
I Shot Billy the Kid
Dean Riesner was 31 in I Shot Billy the Kid as 'Dialogue Coach'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1950
Poster of Operation Haylift
Operation Haylift
Dean Riesner was 31 in Operation Haylift as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1950
Poster of Bill and Coo
Bill and Coo
Dean Riesner was 29 in Bill and Coo as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1948
Poster of Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
Dean Riesner was 23 in Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1942
Poster of A Fugitive from Justice
A Fugitive from Justice
Dean Riesner was 21 in A Fugitive from Justice as 'Additional Writing'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1940
Poster of The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th
Dean Riesner was 21 in The Fighting 69th as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1940

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Das Boot
Das Boot
Dean Riesner was 66+ in Das Boot as 'Screenplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers
Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers
Dean Riesner was 58+ in Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers as 'Teleplay, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 04 1976
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man
Dean Riesner was 57+ in Rich Man, Poor Man as 'Writer, Teleplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Vanished
Vanished
Dean Riesner was 52+ in Vanished as 'Teleplay, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1971
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Dean Riesner was 49+ in Lancer as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Dean Riesner was 48+ in Ironside as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Long, Hot Summer
The Long, Hot Summer
Dean Riesner was 46+ in The Long, Hot Summer as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of 12 O'Clock High
12 O'Clock High
Dean Riesner was 45+ in 12 O'Clock High as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Dean Riesner was 44+ in The Outer Limits as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Dean Riesner was 43+ in The Virginian as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Dean Riesner was 42+ in Ben Casey as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Case of the Dangerous Robin
The Case of the Dangerous Robin
Dean Riesner was 41+ in The Case of the Dangerous Robin as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 18 1960
Poster of Surfside 6
Surfside 6
Dean Riesner was 41+ in Surfside 6 as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of Bourbon Street Beat
Bourbon Street Beat
Dean Riesner was 40+ in Bourbon Street Beat as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Dean Riesner was 40+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Dean Riesner was 40+ in Rawhide as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Dean Riesner was 39+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Dean Riesner was 39+ in Lawman as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Bronco
Bronco
Dean Riesner was 39+ in Bronco as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of The Restless Gun
The Restless Gun
Dean Riesner was 38+ in The Restless Gun as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1957
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Dean Riesner was 38+ in The Thin Man as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Dean Riesner was 38+ in Sugarfoot as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Conflict
Conflict
Dean Riesner was 37+ in Conflict as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1956
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Dean Riesner was 36+ in Cheyenne as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955