Abraham Knox (December 24, 1921 − November 15, 2013) was an American actor with nearly 80 films to his credit. Knox was also a screenwriter, film producer, and novelist. Knox was blacklisted during the McCarthy era, and he subsequently moved to Paris and Rome to find work. Knox's screenwriter credits, where he adapted approximately 150 Italian and French films into English translations, include the English adaptation of Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.[1] As a dialogue director, he coached many non-English speaking actors in performing convincingly in the English language.

Mickey Knox
Knox in Garden of Eden (1954)
Born
Abraham Knox

(1921-12-24)December 24, 1921
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 2013(2013-11-15) (aged 91)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor
Screenwriter
Film producer
Novelist
Years active1947–2001

Selected filmography as an actor

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Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino named his lead character, portrayed by Woody Harrelson, after Knox in the film Natural Born Killers.

Knox's 2004 memoir is titled The Good, the Bad and the Dolce Vita: The Adventures of an Actor in Hollywood, Paris and Rome.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mickey Knox Biography". Fandango.com. 1922-01-01. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
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