Nedrick Young

Biography

Nedrick Young was a prolific actor and screenwriter born in Philadelphia on March 23, 1914. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as "Terror in a Texas Town" and "Crime Wave," and wrote the story for the Oscar-winning film "Jailhouse Rock." In addition to his acting work, Young was also recognized for his screenplay contributions to "The Defiant Ones" and "Inherit the Wind."