Charles Portis
Charles McColl Portis( born December 28, 1933) is an American author best known for his novels" Norwood"( 1966) and the classic Western" True Grit"( 1968), both adapted as films.
The latter also inspired a film sequel and a made- for- TV movie sequel.
A newer film adaptation of" True Grit" was released in 2010.
Portis has been described as" one of the most inventively comic writers of western fiction".
Henry Hathaway
Henry Hathaway (March 13, 1898 – February 11, 1985) was an American film director and producer.
He is best known as a director of Westerns, especially starring Randolph Scott and John Wayne.
He directed Gary Cooper in seven films.
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Shoot Out
Shoot Out is a 1971 American Technicolor Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Gregory Peck.
The film is adapted from Will James's 1930 novel," The Lone Cowboy".
The film was produced, directed, and written by the team that delivered the Oscar- winning film" True Grit".
This was the second- to- last of the 65 films directed by Hathaway.
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
William Thomas Smith( born 9 April 1897, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer.
Kim Darby
Kim Darby( born Deborah Zerby; July 8, 1947) is an American actress best known for her role as Mattie Ross in the film" True Grit"( 1969).
True Grit (1969 film)
True Grit is a 1969 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Kim Darby as Mattie Ross and John Wayne as U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn.
It is the first film adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name.
The screenplay was written by Marguerite Roberts.
Wayne won his only Oscar for his performance in the film and reprised his role for the 1975 sequel "Rooster Cogburn".
Historians believe Cogburn was based on Deputy U.S. Marshal Heck Thomas, who brought in some of the toughest outlaws.
The cast also features Glen Campbell, Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Corey, and Strother Martin.
The title song, sung by Campbell, was also Oscar-nominated.
"True Grit" was adapted again in 2010, starring Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, Matt Damon, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Question: What is the date of death of the director of film True Grit (1969 Film)?
Answer: February 11, 1985