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Jimmy Breslin(1928-2017)

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  • Writer
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Jimmy Breslin in Charlie Rose (1991)
William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. The New York Times called him "the most hated and most loved lawyer in America." His clients included Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, Abbie Hoffman, H. Rap Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Leonard Peltier. In Disturbing the Universe: Radical Lawyer William Kunstler, filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore their father's life, from middle-class family man, to movement lawyer, to "the most hated lawyer in America."
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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009)
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Jimmy Breslin was born on 17 October 1928 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Summer of Sam (1999), Forsaking All Others and CBS Summer Playhouse (1987). He was married to Ronnie Eldridge and Rosemary Dattolico Breslin. He died on 19 March 2017 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 17, 1928
DiedMarch 19, 2017(88)
BornOctober 17, 1928
DiedMarch 19, 2017(88)
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Known for

Summer of Sam (1999)
Summer of Sam
6.7
  • Jimmy Breslin
  • 1999
Forsaking All Others
  • Writer
    CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
    CBS Summer Playhouse
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Marty
    Robert De Niro, Jerry Orbach, Joe Santos, Irving Selbst, Leigh Taylor-Young, and Jo Van Fleet in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971)
    The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
    4.8
    • Writer
    • 1971

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Summer of Sam (1999)
      Summer of Sam
      6.7
      • Jimmy Breslin
      • 1999
    • LateLine (1998)
      LateLine
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Breslin
      • 1998
    • Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen in Ink (1996)
      Ink
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Breslin
      • 1997
    • Ernest Borgnine, Jonathan Silverman, Ming-Na Wen, Olivia d'Abo, Shawn Michael Howard, and Joey Slotnick in The Single Guy (1995)
      The Single Guy
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Breslin
      • 1996
    • The Critic (1994)
      The Critic
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Breslin (voice)
      • 1994–1995
    • CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
      CBS Summer Playhouse
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Marty
      • 1989
    • I Go Pogo (1980)
      I Go Pogo
      6.4
      • P.T. Bridgeport (voice)
      • 1980
    • If Ever I See You Again (1978)
      If Ever I See You Again
      4.0
      • Mario Marino
      • 1978

    Writer

    • CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
      CBS Summer Playhouse
      6.5
      TV Series
      • consultant
      • 1989
    • The Neighborhood (1982)
      The Neighborhood
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • story
      • 1982
    • Robert De Niro, Jerry Orbach, Joe Santos, Irving Selbst, Leigh Taylor-Young, and Jo Van Fleet in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971)
      The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
      4.8
      • novel "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight"
      • 1971
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Crazy Love - A Constant Battle
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    Crazy Love - A Constant Battle
    Crazy Love - Burt is Committed
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    Crazy Love - Burt is Committed
    Crazy Love - Burt is Committed
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    Crazy Love - Burt is Committed
    Crazy Love - First Impressions
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    Crazy Love - First Impressions
    William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
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    William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
    Trump: What's the Deal? - Trailer
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    Trump: What's the Deal? - Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • October 17, 1928
      • Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Died
      • March 19, 2017
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(pneumonia)
    • Spouses
        Ronnie Eldridge1982 - March 19, 2017 (his death)
    • Children
        Rosemary Breslin
    • Parents
        James Breslin
    • Relatives
      • Harriet Arnone(Aunt or Uncle)
    • Other works
      Featured in short film, "Payday" (2000), directed by Sasha Oster, also starring Theodore Bikel.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 9 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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      In 1969 Norman Mailer ran for Mayor of New York and Breslin ran for President of the City Council on the same ticket. Both were soundly defeated.

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    • When did Jimmy Breslin die?
      March 19, 2017
    • How did Jimmy Breslin die?
      Pneumonia
    • How old was Jimmy Breslin when he died?
      88 years old
    • Where did Jimmy Breslin die?
      Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • When was Jimmy Breslin born?
      October 17, 1928

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