John Kneubuhl
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John Alexander Kneubuhl (July 2, 1920 – February 20, 1992) was an American Samoan screenwriter, playwright and Polynesian historian. He wrote for American television series such as The Fugitive, Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West, Star Trek, The Invaders and Hawaii Five-O. The son of a Samoan mother and an American father, Kneubuhl's multicultural heritage produced a distinctive artistic vision that formed the basis of his most powerful dramatic work.[1]
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John Alexander Kneubuhl | |
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Born | (1920-07-02)2 July 1920 Fagatogo, Pago Pago, American Samoa[lower-alpha 1] |
Died | 20 February 1992(1992-02-20) (aged 71) Pago Pago, American Samoa |
Occupation | Writer and dramatist |
Nationality | American |
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An accomplished playwright, Kneubuhl "was a bicultural Polynesian who used the medium of theater to explore identity, loneliness and the craft required to bring them to the stage".[2]