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Allan Eckert(1931-2011)

  • Writer
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Allan Eckert was born on 30 January 1931 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for The Legend of Koo-Tan (1973), Wild Journey (1972) and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963). He was married to Joan. He died on 7 July 2011 in Corona, California, USA.
BornJanuary 30, 1931
DiedJuly 7, 2011(80)
BornJanuary 30, 1931
DiedJuly 7, 2011(80)
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The Legend of Koo-Tan (1973)
The Legend of Koo-Tan
  • Writer(as Allan W. Eckert)
  • 1973
Wild Journey
  • Writer(as Allan W. Eckert)
  • 1972
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963)
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
8.5
TV Series
  • Writer
Christian Juttner in The Boy Who Talked to Badgers (1975)
The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
5.3
TV Movie
  • Writer(as Allen W. Eckert)
  • 1975

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Writer

  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963)
    Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
    8.5
    TV Series
    • writer
    • written by
    • 1968–1987
  • Christian Juttner in The Boy Who Talked to Badgers (1975)
    The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • based on the book by (as Allen W. Eckert)
    • 1975
  • The Legend of Koo-Tan (1973)
    The Legend of Koo-Tan
    • Writer (as Allan W. Eckert)
    • 1973
  • Wild Journey
    • Writer (as Allan W. Eckert)
    • 1972
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Allan W. Eckert
  • Born
    • January 30, 1931
    • Buffalo, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 7, 2011
    • Corona, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Joan? - July 7, 2011 (his death)

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    He was nominated seven times for the Pulitzer Prize in literature. He was the author of 40 books, more than 150 articles, essays, and short stories, as well as screenplays for several movies. His works have been translated into 13 foreign languages.

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