Portrait of Herman J. Mankiewicz

Herman J. Mankiewicz

Bio: Herman Jacob Mankiewicz (November 7, 1897 – March 5, 1953; New York City) was an American screenwriter, who, with Orson Welles, wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane (1941). Earlier, he was the Berlin correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and the drama critic for The New York Times and The New Yorker
Born: Sun, Nov 07 1897
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Mar 05 1953
Herman J. Mankiewicz is 55 years old
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Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Herman J. Mankiewicz would have been no older than 55 in Dinner at Eight as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1989
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Herman J. Mankiewicz would have been no older than 55 in That's Entertainment, Part II as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of The Pride of St. Louis
The Pride of St. Louis
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 54 in The Pride of St. Louis as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of A Woman's Secret
A Woman's Secret
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 51 in A Woman's Secret as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1949
Poster of The Spanish Main
The Spanish Main
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 47 in The Spanish Main as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1945
Poster of The Enchanted Cottage
The Enchanted Cottage
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 47 in The Enchanted Cottage as 'Writer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1945
Poster of Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 46 in Christmas Holiday as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1944
Poster of See Here, Private Hargrove
See Here, Private Hargrove
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 46 in See Here, Private Hargrove as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1944
Poster of The Good Fellows
The Good Fellows
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 45 in The Good Fellows as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1943
Poster of The Human Comedy
The Human Comedy
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 45 in The Human Comedy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1943
Poster of Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 45 in Stand by for Action as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 44 in The Pride of the Yankees as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1942
Poster of This Time for Keeps
This Time for Keeps
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 44 in This Time for Keeps as 'Characters'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1942
Poster of Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 44 in Rise and Shine as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 43 in Citizen Kane as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of The Wild Man of Borneo
The Wild Man of Borneo
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 43 in The Wild Man of Borneo as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1941
Poster of Keeping Company
Keeping Company
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 43 in Keeping Company as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of Comrade X
Comrade X
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 43 in Comrade X as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Poster of The Ghost Comes Home
The Ghost Comes Home
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 42 in The Ghost Comes Home as 'Staff Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 41 in The Wizard of Oz as 'Staff Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1939
Poster of It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 41 in It's a Wonderful World as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Live, Love and Learn
Live, Love and Learn
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 39 in Live, Love and Learn as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of My Dear Miss Aldrich
My Dear Miss Aldrich
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 39 in My Dear Miss Aldrich as 'Screenplay, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1937
Poster of The Emperor's Candlesticks
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 39 in The Emperor's Candlesticks as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Street of Shadows
Street of Shadows
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 39 in Street of Shadows as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1937
Poster of John Meade's Woman
John Meade's Woman
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 39 in John Meade's Woman as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Poster of Love in Exile
Love in Exile
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 39 in Love in Exile as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1936
Poster of Suzy
Suzy
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 38 in Suzy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 1936
Poster of San Francisco
San Francisco
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 38 in San Francisco as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1936
Poster of The Three Maxims
The Three Maxims
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 38 in The Three Maxims as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1936
Poster of The Perfect Gentleman
The Perfect Gentleman
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 38 in The Perfect Gentleman as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of It's in the Air
It's in the Air
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 37 in It's in the Air as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1935
Poster of The Murder Man
The Murder Man
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 37 in The Murder Man as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1935
Poster of Escapade
Escapade
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 37 in Escapade as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935
Poster of After Office Hours
After Office Hours
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 37 in After Office Hours as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Stamboul Quest
Stamboul Quest
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 36 in Stamboul Quest as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of Operator 13
Operator 13
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 36 in Operator 13 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of Come On, Marines!
Come On, Marines!
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 36 in Come On, Marines! as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1934
Poster of The Show-Off
The Show-Off
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 36 in The Show-Off as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 36 in Dinner at Eight as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Duck Soup
Duck Soup
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 36 in Duck Soup as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1933
Poster of Meet the Baron
Meet the Baron
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 35 in Meet the Baron as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1933
Poster of Another Language
Another Language
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 35 in Another Language as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1933
Poster of Fast Workers
Fast Workers
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 35 in Fast Workers as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1933
Poster of Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 34 in Horse Feathers as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1932
Poster of Million Dollar Legs
Million Dollar Legs
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 34 in Million Dollar Legs as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1932
Poster of Girl Crazy
Girl Crazy
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 34 in Girl Crazy as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1932
Poster of The Lost Squadron
The Lost Squadron
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 34 in The Lost Squadron as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1932
Poster of Dancers in the Dark
Dancers in the Dark
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 34 in Dancers in the Dark as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1932
Poster of Monkey Business
Monkey Business
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in Monkey Business as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1931
Poster of Dude Ranch
Dude Ranch
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in Dude Ranch as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1931
Poster of Ladies' Man
Ladies' Man
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in Ladies' Man as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1931
Poster of Man of the World
Man of the World
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in Man of the World as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1931
Poster of Every Woman Has Something
Every Woman Has Something
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in Every Woman Has Something as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1931
Poster of Leave The Kitchen!
Leave The Kitchen!
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in Leave The Kitchen! as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 1931
Poster of The Royal Family of Broadway
The Royal Family of Broadway
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 33 in The Royal Family of Broadway as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1930
Poster of Laughter
Laughter
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in Laughter as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1930
Poster of Love Among the Millionaires
Love Among the Millionaires
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in Love Among the Millionaires as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1930
Poster of True to the Navy
True to the Navy
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in True to the Navy as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1930
Poster of Ladies Love Brutes
Ladies Love Brutes
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in Ladies Love Brutes as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1930
Poster of Honey
Honey
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in Honey as 'Writer, Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1930
Poster of Men Are Like That
Men Are Like That
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in Men Are Like That as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1930
Poster of The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in The Vagabond King as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1930
Poster of The Mighty
The Mighty
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 32 in The Mighty as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1929
Poster of Fast Company
Fast Company
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in Fast Company as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1929
Poster of Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in Thunderbolt as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1929
Poster of The Man I Love
The Man I Love
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in The Man I Love as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929
Poster of The Dummy
The Dummy
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in The Dummy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1929
Poster of The Canary Murder Case
The Canary Murder Case
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in The Canary Murder Case as 'Additional Writing'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1929
Poster of The Love Doctor
The Love Doctor
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in The Love Doctor as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1929
Poster of What a Night!
What a Night!
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in What a Night! as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1928
Poster of Three Week Ends
Three Week Ends
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in Three Week Ends as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1928
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 31 in Avalanche as 'Screenplay, Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1928
Poster of Take Me Home
Take Me Home
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Take Me Home as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1928
Poster of Moran of the Marines
Moran of the Marines
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Moran of the Marines as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1928
Poster of The Barker
The Barker
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Barker as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1928
Poster of The Water Hole
The Water Hole
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Water Hole as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 1928
Poster of The Mating Call
The Mating Call
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Mating Call as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 21 1928
Poster of The Big Killing
The Big Killing
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Big Killing as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1928
Poster of The Magnificent Flirt
The Magnificent Flirt
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Magnificent Flirt as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1928
Poster of His Tiger Lady
His Tiger Lady
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in His Tiger Lady as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1928
Poster of The Drag Net
The Drag Net
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Drag Net as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1928
Poster of Abie's Irish Rose
Abie's Irish Rose
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Abie's Irish Rose as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1928
Poster of A Night of Mystery
A Night of Mystery
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in A Night of Mystery as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1928
Poster of Something Always Happens
Something Always Happens
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Something Always Happens as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1928
Poster of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1928
Poster of The Last Command
The Last Command
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Last Command as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1928
Poster of Love and Learn
Love and Learn
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Love and Learn as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1928
Poster of Serenade
Serenade
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Serenade as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1927
Poster of Two Flaming Youths
Two Flaming Youths
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Two Flaming Youths as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1927
Poster of The Gay Defender
The Gay Defender
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Gay Defender as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1927
Poster of Honeymoon Hate
Honeymoon Hate
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in Honeymoon Hate as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1927
Poster of The Spotlight
The Spotlight
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The Spotlight as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1927
Poster of The City Gone Wild
The City Gone Wild
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 30 in The City Gone Wild as 'Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1927
Poster of Figures Don't Lie
Figures Don't Lie
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 29 in Figures Don't Lie as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1927
Poster of A Gentleman of Paris
A Gentleman of Paris
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 29 in A Gentleman of Paris as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1927
Poster of Fashions for Women
Fashions for Women
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 29 in Fashions for Women as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1927
Poster of Stranded in Paris
Stranded in Paris
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 29 in Stranded in Paris as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1926
Poster of The Road to Mandalay
The Road to Mandalay
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 28 in The Road to Mandalay as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1926

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 Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Herman J. Mankiewicz was 52+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Screenplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950