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William Roos(1911-1987)

  • Writer
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William Roos was born on 25 May 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for A Night to Remember (1942), Scent of Mystery (1960) and Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960). He was married to Audrey Roos. He died on 1 March 1987 in the USA.
BornMay 25, 1911
DiedMarch 1, 1987(75)
BornMay 25, 1911
DiedMarch 1, 1987(75)
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Known for

A Night to Remember (1942)
A Night to Remember
6.6
  • Writer(as Kelley Roos)
  • 1942
Scent of Mystery (1960)
Scent of Mystery
5.5
  • Writer
  • 1960
Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960)
Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer
Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
Kraft Television Theatre
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Speaking of Murder
    TV Movie
    • original teleplay
    • 1971
  • Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960)
    Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
    7.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • adaptation
    • teleplay
    • 1960
  • Scent of Mystery (1960)
    Scent of Mystery
    5.5
    • Writer
    • 1960
  • Goodyear Television Playhouse (1951)
    Goodyear Television Playhouse
    7.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1955
  • Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
    Kraft Television Theatre
    7.9
    TV Series
    • play
    • writer
    • 1947–1950
  • A Night to Remember (1942)
    A Night to Remember
    6.6
    • story (as Kelley Roos)
    • 1942

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Kelley Roos
  • Born
    • May 25, 1911
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • March 1, 1987
    • USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Audrey RoosNovember 1936 - December 11, 1982 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He wrote mystery novels and plays under the joint pseudonym Kelley Roos, with his wife Audrey Kelley Roos. They are best known for their detective series featuring the married couple, Jeff and Haila Troy.

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