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- Birth nameCharles Farrell Myers
- Henry Farrell was born on September 27, 1920 in Madera, California, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and What's the Matter with Helen? (1971). He was married to Molly Dodd. He died on March 29, 2006 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
- SpouseMolly Dodd(1951 - March 26, 1981) (her death)
- Widower of Molly Dodd.
- Best known for penning Grand Guignol novels, his "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" in 1960 was adapted to film two years later and subsequently started the whole craze. His accompanying horror novel "Whatever Happened to Cousin Charlotte?" was the basis for the movie Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964). Both films were directed by Robert Aldrich and starred Bette Davis.
- Hir first novel "The Hostage" (1959) became a film in 1967.
- Completed a new novel "A Piece of Clarisse" shortly before his death.
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