Wissenswertes

Father of sons, Ira Howard Segall (1916 - 2006) and Lieutenant Avery N. Segall (1921 - 1943). Father-in-law of Blossom J Sampson Segall (1923 - 1990) and Hope Segall. Grandfather of Linda (Thom) Anable and Alan Segall; great-grandfather of Hannah and Alex. They are interred at Westlawn Cemetery in Norridge, Illinois.

Upon his death, his remains were interred at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California.

American playwright and screenwriter, in Hollywood from 1933. Worked variously at MGM, RKO, Paramount and Universal, coming to prominence chiefly through his 'heavenly fantasies': "Heaven Can Wait" (aka "Here Comes Mr. Jordan") and "Angel on my Shoulder".