William Bast net worth and salary: William Bast is a Screenwriter. William Bast was born in Milwaukee, in April 3, 1931. An American author and screenwriter, he is best known for his two biographies of screen legend James Dean. His script for The Legend of Lizzie Borden (a television movie starring Elizabeth Montgomery) earned him the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Allan Poe Award.
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🎂 William Bast - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

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Popular As	William Bast
Occupation	Screenwriter
Age	93 years old
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born	April 3, 1931 (Milwaukee, WI)
Birthday	April 3
Town/City	Milwaukee, WI
Nationality	WI

🌙 Zodiac

William Bast’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Bast was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

About

An American author and screenwriter, he is best known for his two biographies of screen legend James Dean. His script for The Legend of Lizzie Borden (a television movie starring Elizabeth Montgomery) earned him the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Allan Poe Award.

Before Fame

He studied theater at the University of California-Los Angeles. He began his career by writing scripts for The Aldrich Family, an NBC sitcom.

Trivia

His 1977 television adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask received two Emmy nominations.

Family Life

He was the son of Gilbert Bast and Bernice Fleischmann. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he moved to Los Angeles, California during his college years.