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Walter Lord(1917-2002)

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Walter Lord
Author Walter Lord was educated at the Princeton Law School and the Yale Law School, and was a copywriter for the J. Walter Thompson agency. His novels include "A Night to Remember", "The Good Years", and "The Past That Would Not Die". He joined ASCAP in 1951 and contributed the rare lyrics to Anton Karas' popular "The Third Man Theme".
BornOctober 8, 1917
DiedMay 19, 2002(84)
BornOctober 8, 1917
DiedMay 19, 2002(84)
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Known for

Atlantique, latitude 41° (1958)
Atlantique, latitude 41°
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1958
Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
Kraft Television Theatre
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer
Barron Arts Center Lecture: The Titanic
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 2023
The Good Years (1962)
The Good Years
6.9
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1962

Credits

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Writer



  • Barron Arts Center Lecture: The Titanic
    TV Special
    • based in part on the book by
    • 2023
  • The Good Years (1962)
    The Good Years
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • book
    • 1962
  • Atlantique, latitude 41° (1958)
    Atlantique, latitude 41°
    7.9
    • from the book by
    • 1958
  • Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
    Kraft Television Theatre
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • novel
    • 1956

Additional Crew



  • Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic (1997)
    Titanic
    7.9
    • consultant (uncredited)
    • 1997

Soundtrack



  • Beyond the Groove
    7.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Third Man Theme"
    • 1990

Personal details

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  • Born
    • October 8, 1917
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • May 19, 2002
    • New York City, New York, USA(Parkinson's disease)
  • Other works
    Book: "Day of Infamy"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Is buried in Baltimore's tony Greenmount Cemetery.

FAQ

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  • When did Walter Lord die?
    May 19, 2002
  • How did Walter Lord die?
    Parkinson's disease
  • How old was Walter Lord when he died?
    84 years old
  • Where did Walter Lord die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Walter Lord born?
    October 8, 1917

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