Description: (Screenwriter)
Ernest Paul Lehman was a celebrated American screenwriter and film producer known for his outstanding contributions to the industry. He earned six Academy Award nominations for his exceptional screenplays, demonstrating his remarkable storytelling abilities. While he did not win an Oscar during his lifetime, he was honored with an Honorary Academy Award in 2001 for his significant impact on the world of cinema. Lehman also received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America for his exceptional work on suspense films, such as the iconic North by Northwest and Family Plot.