Barry Shipman (February 24, 1912 – August 12, 1994) was a Canadian-American screenwriter. He was the son of the Canadian film pioneers Ernest Shipman and Nell Shipman.[1] He worked on more than a hundred films and television series, mainly of the western and mystery film genres. He was married to the actress Gwynne Shipman, with whom he had a daughter Nina Shipman who also became an actress.

Barry Shipman
Born(1912-02-24)February 24, 1912
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

Shipman died in San Bernardino of prostate cancer at the age of 82.[2]


Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Morris p.99
  2. ^ "SHIPMAN, Barry 82, Veteran Screen Writer". Los Angeles Times. August 17, 1994. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "6r711 SONG OF IDAHO insert '48 wacky image of the Hoosier Hot Shots, western musical!". eMoviePoster.com. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  4. ^ The New York Times

Bibliography

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  • Morris, Peter. Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema, 1895-1939. McGill-Queen's Press, 1992.
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