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Winston Miller (22 June, 1910 - 21 June, 1994), was an American screenwriter, film producer and actor. He wrote for 62 films and televison shows between 1936 and 1976. He began as a actor in silent films, appearing in eleven films between 1922 and 1929.
He was born in St Louis, Missouri and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack.
Winston started his career as a juvenile actor in silent films. He attended Pinceton University and in 1937, went to work for Republic as a screenwriter. Winston assisted David O. Selznick in rewriting the screenplay for "Gone With the Wind," later taking time out of his career to serve in the Marines during WWII. Leaving films in 1959, he joined Universal Studios in 1960 where he produced for television, later securing work as a producer for the weekly series "Cannon," from 1971-75. In 1966 Miller chaired the Permanent Charities Committee and also served on the Motion Picture and Television Fund board of directors. Miller died of a heart attack.





