Name David Rayfiel Role Screenwriter | Children Eliza Roberts Books Havana | |
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Died June 22, 2011, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States Spouse Lynne Schwarzenbek (m. 1987–2011), Maureen Stapleton (m. 1963–1966), Lila Garrett (m. 1950–1953) Movies Three Days of the Condor, The Firm, Sabrina, Round Midnight, Jeremiah Johnson Similar People Lorenzo Semple - Jr, James Grady, Sydney Pollack, Bertrand Tavernier, Owen Roizman | ||
THE FIRM (Sidney Pollack, 1993) - Trailer
David Rayfiel (September 9, 1923 – June 22, 2011) was an American screenwriter and frequent collaborator of director Sydney Pollack (1934–2008). Born in Brooklyn, New York and educated at Brooklyn College, his father was congressman Leo F. Rayfiel (1888–1978).
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- THE FIRM Sidney Pollack 1993 Trailer
- THE FIRM Sidney Pollack 1993 Teaser
- Death
- Awards
- Screenplays
- References
His first marriage ended in divorce. His second wife was actress Maureen Stapleton (1925–2006), from 1963 to 1966, before that union also ended in divorce.
His former house at Day, New York, known as David Rayfiel House, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
THE FIRM (Sidney Pollack, 1993) - Teaser
Death
He died on June 22, 2011 of heart failure, aged 87, in Manhattan. He was survived by his third wife, Lynne Schwarzenbek-Rayfiel and his daughter, Eliza Roberts. David Rayfiel also had two grandchildren, Keaton Simons and Morgan Simons. Also survived by step-children Daniel Allentuck and Katharine Allentuck and grandchildren Alexandra and Max Bambery.
Awards
In 1976, he received an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay for Three Days of the Condor with Lorenzo Semple, Jr. He received a César Award in 1981 for Death Watch.