Portrait of Howard Fast

Howard Fast

Bio: Fast was born in New York City. His mother, Ida (née Miller), was a British Jewish immigrant, and his father, Barney Fast, was a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant who shortened his name from Fastovsky upon arrival in America
Born: Wed, Nov 11 1914
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Mar 12 2003
Howard Fast is 88 years old
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Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
Howard Fast would have been no older than 88 in Spartacus as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 2004
Poster of The Crossing
The Crossing
Howard Fast was 85 in The Crossing as 'Screenplay, Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 2000
Poster of April Morning
April Morning
Howard Fast was 73 in April Morning as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1988
Poster of Freedom Road
Freedom Road
Howard Fast was 64 in Freedom Road as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The Immigrants
The Immigrants
Howard Fast was 64 in The Immigrants as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1978
Poster of 21 Hours at Munich
21 Hours at Munich
Howard Fast was 62 in 21 Hours at Munich as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1976
Poster of What's a Nice Girl Like You...?
What's a Nice Girl Like You...?
Howard Fast was 57 in What's a Nice Girl Like You...? as 'Teleplay, Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1971
Poster of The Face of Fear
The Face of Fear
Howard Fast was 56 in The Face of Fear as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of Jigsaw
Jigsaw
Howard Fast was 53 in Jigsaw as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1968
Poster of Penelope
Penelope
Howard Fast was 51 in Penelope as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1966
Poster of Mirage
Mirage
Howard Fast was 50 in Mirage as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1965
Poster of Sylvia
Sylvia
Howard Fast was 50 in Sylvia as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1965
Poster of Cheyenne Autumn
Cheyenne Autumn
Howard Fast was 49 in Cheyenne Autumn as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1964
Poster of Man in the Middle
Man in the Middle
Howard Fast was 49 in Man in the Middle as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1964
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
Howard Fast was 45 in Spartacus as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1960
Poster of Rachel and the Stranger
Rachel and the Stranger
Howard Fast was 33 in Rachel and the Stranger as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1948

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 Spartacus
Spartacus
Howard Fast would have been no older than 88 in Spartacus as 'Novel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2004
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
Howard Fast was 62+ in How the West Was Won as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
Howard Fast was 60+ in The Lives of Benjamin Franklin as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 1974
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Howard Fast was 46+ in The Defenders as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961