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Reginald Rose (December 10, 1920 – April 19, 2002) was an American screenwriter. He wrote about controversial social and political issues. His realistic approach was particularly influential in the anthology programs of the 1950s. Rose was born and raised in Manhattan.
Reginald Rose (1920-2002) was a prolific TV writer and producer, best known for his courtroom drama 12 Angry Men (1957). He also wrote for Studio One, The Defenders, and other shows, and served in the army during World War II.
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Twelve Angry Men is an American courtroom drama written by Reginald Rose concerning the jury of a homicide trial. It was broadcast initially as a television play in 1954. The following year it was adapted for the stage.
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- The Characters of 'Twelve Angry Men' Instead of organizing the jurors in numeric order, the characters are listed here in the order they decide to vote in favor of the defendant.
- Juror #8. He votes “not guilty” during the jury’s first vote. Described as "thoughtful" and "gentle," Juror #8 is usually portrayed as the most heroic member of the jury.
- Juror #9. Juror #9 is described in the stage notes as a “mild gentle old man... defeated by life and... waiting to die.” Despite this bleak description, he is the first to agree with Juror #8, deciding that there is not enough evidence to sentence the young man to death and becomes more and more sure of himself as the play proceeds.
- Juror #5. This young man is nervous about expressing his opinion, especially in front of the elder members of the group. In Act One, his allure makes others believe that he is the one who changed his mind during the secret vote.
Reginald Rose was a writer and producer of TV dramas, best known for 12 Angry Men (1957). He was born in Manhattan in 1920, served in the army, and died in Connecticut in 2002.
- December 10, 1920
- April 19, 2002
Apr 19, 2002 · Reginald Rose was an American film and television writer known for his social and political dramas. He created The Defenders and wrote 12 Angry Men, The Twilight Zone, and Escape from Sobibor.
Oct 5, 2021 · A book about the life and work of Reginald Rose, the writer of the classic courtroom drama 12 Angry Men. It traces the origins, challenges, and impact of his TV series The Defenders and his movie adaptation of 12 Angry Men.
