Stewart Stern

Biography

Stewart Henry Stern (March 22, 1922 – February 2, 2015) was an American screenwriter known for writing the screenplay for the iconic film Rebel Without a Cause (1955), starring James Dean. He also penned notable films including Sybil and The Rack, earning Emmy awards alongside Sally Field. A veteran of World War II, Stern served as an infantryman and later taught a course in Seattle on screenwriting.