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Jo Swerling (April 8, 1897 – October 23, 1964) was an American theatre writer, lyricist and screenwriter. Jo Swerling, circa 1940. Early life and early career. Born Joseph Swerling in Berdichev, Ukraine, [1] Swerling was one of a number of Jewish refugees from the Tsarist regime.
Jo Swerling was a screenwriter and Broadway lyricist who worked on classics like It's a Wonderful Life and Guys and Dolls. He was born in Ukraine, emigrated to the US, and died in Los Angeles in 1964.
- Writer, Script And Continuity Department
- April 18, 1893
- Jo Swerling
- October 23, 1964
Jo Swerling. Writer: The Pride of the Yankees. Oscar-nominated Hollywood screenwriter Jo Swerling, who also was a Tony Award-winning Broadway writer and lyricist, was born in Berdichev, Ukraine in what was then the Russian Empire.
- April 18, 1893
- October 23, 1964
Jo Swerling was a prolific and versatile writer who coauthored the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls and worked with Frank Capra on many films. He fled Russia as a child, became a journalist in Chicago, and wrote for vaudeville, theater, and cinema.
Jo Swerling was an American theatre writer, lyricist and screenwriter. Born in Berdichev, Russian Empire, Swerling was a refugee of the Czarist regime who grew up on New York City's lower East Side, where he sold newspapers to help support his family.
Jo Swerling was a screenwriter and playwright who worked with Frank Capra and the Marx Brothers. Learn about his life, achievements, and collaborations with other artists.
Jo Swerling was a prolific and versatile writer who worked in theater, film and radio. He co-wrote the book for Guys and Dolls, the musical that ran for over three years on Broadway, and also wrote for the Marx Brothers and It's a Wonderful Life.
