Rudolph Borchert (March 27, 1928 – March 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter.

Rudolph Borchert
Born(1928-03-27)March 27, 1928
DiedMarch 29, 2003(2003-03-29) (aged 75)
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active1970 - 1987
Spouse
Pamela Byrne
(m. 1961)
Children3

Early life

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Borchert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the Korean War as a first lieutenant in a tank battalion, and received a Bronze Star Medal for rescuing one of his troops.[1]

Career

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In 1970, Borchert wrote the children's book Bravo, Burro! with novelist John Fante.[2]

Borchert started his television career in 1974, writing a few episodes for the short-lived television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker.[3][4]

Between 1975 and 1987 Borchert wrote for television shows including, CHiPs,[5] The Rockford Files, Quincy, M.E., Police Woman, Ellery Queen and Scarecrow and Mrs. King.[6] He also wrote the screenplay for the film The Little Dragons. He retired in 1987.

Death

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Borchert died in March 2003 after a long illness in Malibu, California, at the age of 75.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Rudolph Borchert Obituary (1928 - 2003) - Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Library Journal (Volume 96). Bowker. April 1971. p. 1802.
  3. ^ "The Philadelphia Inquirer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Page 42". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1974. p. 42.
  4. ^ Science Fiction Television Series (Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 Through 1989). McFarland. May 12, 2014. ISBN 9781476610306.
  5. ^ Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials (Volume 2). New York Zoetrope. 1985. p. 88. ISBN 9780918432612.
  6. ^ Postfemininities in Popular Culture. Palgrave Macmillan UK. March 31, 2009. p. 207. ISBN 9780230234413.
  7. ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 2003. p. 30.
  8. ^ "Rudolph Borchert - Variety". 8 April 2003. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
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