Hal B. Wallis

One of Hollywood's most influential producers, Hal B. Wallis shaped the golden age of American cinema with decades of landmark films.

What do we know about Hal B. Wallis?

Here are the key biographical details about Hal B. Wallis:

  • Name: Hal B. Wallis
  • Also Known As: Hal Wallis, Harold Brent Wallis
  • Date of Birth: September 13, 1899
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Date of Death: October 5, 1986
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Producer
  • Crew Jobs: Executive Producer, Producer, Supervising Producer

Who is Hal B. Wallis?

Harold Brent Wallis (born Aaron Blum Wolowicz; October 19, 1898 – October 5, 1986) was an American film producer. He is best remembered for producing Casablanca (1942), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), and True Grit (1969), along with many other major films for Warner Bros. featuring such film stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, and Errol Flynn.

For his consistently high quality of motion picture production, he was twice honored with the Academy Awards' Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. He was also nominated for seven Golden Globe awards, twice winning awards for Best Picture. In 1975, he received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures.

What is Hal B. Wallis known for?

Hal B. Wallis is recognized as one of Hollywood's most prolific producers. His most celebrated productions include:

  • Casablanca (1943, Movie)
  • The Maltese Falcon (1941, Movie)
  • True Grit (1969, Movie)
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938, Movie)
  • Barefoot in the Park (1967, Movie)
  • Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957, Movie)
  • High Sierra (1941, Movie)
  • Angels with Dirty Faces (1938, Movie)
  • The Sons of Katie Elder (1965, Movie)
  • Little Caesar (1931, Movie)

Help Us Keep Our Content Accurate.

Report an Error