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James Poe was an American film and television screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the movies Around the World in 80 Days for which he jointly won an Academy Award in 1956, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Summer and Smoke, Lilies of the Field, and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.
Born
Tuesday, 04 October 1921
Died
Thursday, 24 January 1980
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay | Nominated |
| 1970 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1959 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1957 | Oscar | Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Adapted | Won |
