James R. Webb

Born in Denver and a 1930 Stanford graduate, Webb first wrote fiction for national magazines before turning to screenwriting in the late 1930s. His early Hollywood output consisted of Republic Pictures westerns starring Roy Rogers, after which World War II service as an aide to General Lloyd R. Fredendall interrupted his career. Returning to the industry, he signed with Warner Bros., delivering ti… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources