James R. Webb
James R. Webb | |
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| Born | James Ruffin Webb October 4, 1909 |
| Died | September 27, 1974 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Los Angeles National Cemetery |
| Other names | James Webb |
| Education | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1938–1971 |
| Spouse | Susan Noble |
| Children | 2 |
James Ruffin Webb (October 4, 1909 – September 27, 1974) was an American screenwriter. He was best known for writing the screenplay for the film How the West Was Won (1962), which garnered widespread critical acclaim and earned him an Academy Award.