Description: (Screenwriter)
Ben Hecht was a versatile and prolific American professional in various creative fields. Starting as a journalist, he later ventured into writing books, screenplays, and plays. He collaborated on many successful films, with credits for stories or screenplays in about seventy movies. He received recognition in the entertainment industry, winning the first Academy Award for Best Story and having several of his screenplays considered classics. Additionally, he actively supported Zionist causes.