Awards & Winners

Robert Riskin

Date of Birth 30-March-1897
Place of Birth New York City
(New York, United States of America, Area code 917)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as Bob
Profession Screenwriter, Playwright, Film Producer
Robert Riskin was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his collaborations with director-producer Frank Capra. Riskin’s older brother, Everett born in 1895, went on to a career as Hollywood film producer, from 1934-1952, serving as production head for many of Columbia Pictures noteworthy films : The Awful Truth, Holiday, Here Comes Mr. Jordan, The Thin Man Goes Home,.

Awards by Robert Riskin

Check all the awards nominated and won by Robert Riskin.

1951


Nominations 1951 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Story Here Comes the Groom

1938


Nominations 1938 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay You Can't Take It With You
Academy Award for Best Screenplay You Can't Take It With You

1936


Nominations 1936 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Academy Award for Best Screenplay Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1934


Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay
Honored for : It Happened One Night

Nominations 1934 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay It Happened One Night

1933


Nominations 1933 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay Lady for a Day
came in 2nd