Waldemar Young

1878–1938 (age 60)

Screenwriter/Producer

Biography

Waldemar Young, born in 1878, became a gifted screenwriter and producer whose imaginative scripts helped shape the early decades of American cinema. His collaborations with leading studios brought depth and humor to films that entertained countless audiences across the country.

He approached his work with devotion to craft, and his steady professionalism helped younger writers navigate the evolving art of storytelling on the screen.