Dalton Trumbo, a renowned American writer, made a lasting impact on the film and television industries as a screenwriter and novelist. His notable career was marked by a significant turning point in 1947, when he, along with eight other prominent film professionals, refused to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) during its investigation into alleged Communist influences in the American motion picture industry.
As a result of his courageous stance, Trumbo became one of the Hollywood Ten, a group of individuals who were subsequently blacklisted and prohibited from working in the industry. Despite these challenges, Trumbo's exceptional writing skills continued to shine through, as he went on to win two Academy Awards for "Best Writing" for his work on the films "Roman Holiday" and "The Brave One".
The former award was originally given to Ian McLellan Hunter, a front writer who had been credited for the film, but it was later revealed that Trumbo was the actual writer. The latter award was given to Robert Rich, one of Trumbo's pseudonyms, which he used to maintain his anonymity while working during the period of blacklisting.
