Frederick Knott

A-List

Total Box Office Draw: $235,360,515

Writer

Average ROI: -30%
ROI Rank: 2,072
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Movies

Title
Dial M for Murder
A Perfect Murder

Score
91%
63%

Year
1954
1998

Box Office
$31,207
$128,038,368

Known For & ROIs

Dial M for Murder

A Perfect Murder

-99%

39%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: -30%
ROI Rank: 2,072

Frederick Knott is in the top half of the pack, ranking in the top 46% of writers in the Fresh Kernels Database. His A-List status is well-deserved!

Bio:

Frederick Knott (1916-2002) was a British playwright and screenwriter. He is best known for his play “Dial M for Murder,” which was later adapted into a successful film by Alfred Hitchcock. Knott also wrote several other plays, including “Wait Until Dark” and “Write Me a Murder,” as well as screenplays for films such as “The Trap” and “The Wrecking Crew.”

Birthday:

Frederick Knott’s birthday is October 3, 1914.

Birthplace:

Frederick Knott was born in New York City, New York, United States.

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