Charles Beaumont

Charles Beaumont

Deceased · Born: Jan 2, 1929 · Died: Feb 21, 1967

Personal Details

BornJan 2, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Charles Hiram Nutt
  • Violet Phillips

Biography

Charles Beaumont, a renowned American author of speculative fiction, made a profound impact on the literary world with his ingenious and captivating short stories that seamlessly blended elements of horror and science fiction. His remarkable talent and versatility as a writer led to his association with some of the most iconic and enduring episodes of the beloved television series, The Twilight Zone. His impressive body of work includes the memorable episodes "The Howling Man", "Static", "Miniature", "Printer's Devil", and "Number Twelve Looks Just Like You", which continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Beyond his work on The Twilight Zone, Beaumont also ventured into the realm of film, scripting screenplays for several notable movies, including the 1964 cult classic 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, the thought-provoking drama The Intruder, and the eerie and atmospheric The Masque of the Red Death. Throughout his career, Beaumont's unique voice and perspective have left an indelible mark on the genres of science fiction and horror, solidifying his position as a masterful storyteller and a true icon of American speculative fiction.

Career

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1962
The Intruder
The Intruder as Mr. Paton
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2010
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1990
Brain Dead
Brain Dead as Screenplay
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1965
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1964
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1963
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1962
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1958