Rudolph Borchert
Rudolph Borchert | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 1928 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 2003 (aged 75) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1970 - 1987 |
| Spouse |
Pamela Byrne (m. 1961) |
| Children | 3 |
Rudolph Borchert (March 27, 1928 – March 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter. He wrote the final episode of The Rockford Files, "Deadlock in Parma" with Donald L. Gold and Lester Wm. Berke.
Early life[edit]
Borchert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the Korean War as the first lieutenant in a tank battalion. He received a Bronze Star Medal for rescuing one of his troops.[1]
Career[edit]
Borchert started his career in 1970, as co-authoring the children's book Bravo, Burro! with novelist, John Fante.[2]
Borchert started his television career in 1974, as writing a few episodes for the short-lived television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker.[3][4]
In 1975-1980s, Borchert wrote for shows, including, CHiPs,[5] The Rockford Files, Quincy, M.E., Police Woman and Ellery Queen. He also screenplayed The Little Dragons.
In 1980s-1987, Borchert wrote six episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King.[6] He retired in 1987.
Death[edit]
Borchert died in March 2003 after a long illness in Malibu, California, at the age of 75.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rudolph Borchert Obituary (1928 - 2003) - Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Library Journal (Volume 96). Bowker. April 1971. p. 1802.
- ^ "The Philadelphia Inquirer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Page 42". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1974. p. 42.
- ^ Science Fiction Television Series (Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 Through 1989). McFarland. May 12, 2014. ISBN 9781476610306.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials (Volume 2). New York Zoetrope. 1985. p. 88. ISBN 9780918432612.
- ^ Postfemininities in Popular Culture. Palgrave Macmillan UK. March 31, 2009. p. 207. ISBN 9780230234413.
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 2003. p. 30.
- ^ "Rudolph Borchert - Variety". 8 April 2003. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
