BJ

Beirne Lay Jr.

Writer, Producer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born September 1, 1909Died May 26, 1982 (72 years)
Beirne Lay Jr., was an American author, aviation writer, Hollywood screenwriter, and combat veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army Air Forces. He is best known for his collaboration with Sy Bartlett in authoring the novel Twelve O'Clock High and adapting it into a major film.

Known For

  • Twelve O'Clock High
  • Flying Leathernecks
  • Strategic Air Command
  • The Gallant Hours
  • Above and Beyond
  • Toward the Unknown

Filmography

1963
The Young and the Brave · as Screenplay
1960
The Gallant Hours · as Screenplay
1959
Men into Space (TV Series)
1956
1955
1951
Flying Leathernecks · as Screenplay
1949
Twelve O'Clock High · as Screenplay
1941
I Wanted Wings · as Screenplay

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