Herman Mankiewicz

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Born	November 7, 1897 • New York City • New York
Died	March 5, 1953 (aged 55) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors	Academy Award (1942)
Notable Family Members	brother Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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