Nedrick Young was an American actor and writer, best known for his roles in The Defiant Ones (1958), Inherit the Wind (1960), and Gun Crazy (1950).
Personal and Family Life
Nedrick Young was born on March 23, 1914, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was married twice, first to Frances Sage from 1945 until 1963, and then to Elizabeth MacRae from 1965 until his death in 1968. He had two children, Elizabeth Epstein and James Michael Epstein.
Career Overview
Young served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He faced challenges during his career, including being blacklisted after refusing to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1953. Despite this setback, he won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay for The Defiant Ones under the pseudonym Nathan E. Douglas.
Death and Legacy
Nedrick Young passed away from a heart attack on September 16, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to film and screenwriting are remembered, especially for his work during a tumultuous period in Hollywood history. He remains a notable figure for overcoming adversity in his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Lady Without Passport | 1950-08-03 | Harry Nordell |
| Dead Men Walk | 1943-04-12 | David Bently |
| Terror in a Texas Town | 1958-09-01 | Johnny Crale |
| Gun Crazy | 1950-01-20 | Dave Allister |
| Crime Wave | 1953-10-22 | Gat Morgan |
| Bombs Over Burma | 1942-06-05 | Slim Jenkins |
| The Iron Mistress | 1952-11-19 | Henri Contrecourt |
| Captain Scarlett | 1953-09-12 | Pierre DuCloux |
| Retreat, Hell! | 1952-02-17 | Sgt. Novak |
| The Swordsman | 1948-01-02 | Bruce Glowan |
| Unexpected Guest | 1947-03-28 | Ralph Baxter |
| Gay Blades | 1946-01-25 | Gary Lester |
| She’s Back on Broadway | 1953-03-14 | Rafferty |
| Aladdin and His Lamp | 1952-02-24 | Hassan (as Ned Young) |
| The Devil’s Playground | 1946-11-15 | Curly Evans (as Ned Young) |
| House of Wax | 1953-04-16 | Leon Averill (uncredited) |
| Seconds | 1966-10-05 | Henry Bushman |
| Springfield Rifle | 1952-10-22 | Sgt. Poole (uncredited) |
| Riding Shotgun | 1954-04-01 | Manning |
| The Defiant Ones | 1958-08-14 | Prison Guard |
| The Eddie Cantor Story | 1953-12-25 | Jack |
| So This Is Love | 1953-07-15 | Harry Corbett (uncredited) |
| Love That Brute | 1950-06-06 | Rocky |
| Border Incident | 1949-10-28 | Happy |
| Calamity Jane and Sam Bass | 1949-09-20 | Parsons |
| Ladies’ Day | 1943-04-09 | Tony D’Angelo |
| Inside Straight | 1951-03-01 | Accountant |
| The Gallant Blade | 1948-10-12 | Sgt. Martine |