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Leonard B. Stern
American screenwriter (1922–2011)
For other people named Leonard Stern, see Leonard Stern (disambiguation).
Leonard B. Stern | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leonard Bernard Stern December 23, 1922 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 2011(2011-06-07) (aged 88) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Publisher, director, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1949–2000 |
| Spouses | Julie Adams (m. 1951; div. 1953) |
| Children | 2 |
Leonard Bernard Stern (December 23, 1922 – June 7, 2011) was an American screenwriter, film and television producer, director, and one of the creators, with Roger Price, of the word game Mad Libs.[1][2]
Life and career
Stern was born in New York City and majored in journalism at New York University.[1] He was a Women’s Army Corps recruiter while serving in the Army during World War II.[3]
Stern was a successful television write