Barry Shipman

Barry Shipman
Born(1912-02-24)February 24, 1912
Pasadena, California, United States
DiedAugust 12, 1994(1994-08-12) (aged 82)
San Bernardino, California
United States
OccupationWriter
Years active1936–1966
SpouseGwynne Shipman
ChildrenNina Shipman
Parent(s)Ernest Shipman
Nell Shipman

Barry Shipman (February 24, 1912 – August 12, 1994) was a Canadian-American screenwriter.

A native of South Pasadena, Shipman was the son of the Canadian film pioneers Ernest Shipman and Nell Shipman. He was educated at a military school in Santa Monica.

Shipman was employed by Republic and Columbia studios for 45 years, writing scripts for films and serials. He worked on more than a hundred films and television series, mainly of the western and mystery film genres.

In 1966 Shipman began working at Norton Air Force Base, making documentaries and training films for the United States Air Force.

He was married to the actress Gwynne Shipman, with whom he had a daughter Nina Shipman who also became an actress.

Shipman died in San Bernardino of prostate cancer at the age of 82.

Selected filmography

References

  1. 1 2 3 Brown, Aldrin (August 18, 1994). "Scriptwriter, producer Barry Shipman dies". The Sun. California, San Bernardino. p. 22. Retrieved July 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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  3. ↑ "Barry's Room". Glendale History. City of Glendale. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ "SHIPMAN, Barry 82, Veteran Screen Writer". Los Angeles Times. August 17, 1994. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "6r711 SONG OF IDAHO insert '48 wacky image of the Hoosier Hot Shots, western musical!". eMoviePoster.com. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
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