Alvah Bessie | |
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 Bessie in 1938 while fighting in Spain | |
| Born | June 4, 1904 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1985 (aged 81) Terra Linda, California, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Known for | Abraham Lincoln Brigade Oscar nomination for Objective, Burma! Hollywood Ten |
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| Children | 3; Daniel Bessie, David Bessie, Eva Bessie Wilson |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Republic |
| Service |  International Brigades |
| Unit | The "Abraham Lincoln" XV International Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Spanish Civil War |
Alvah Cecil Bessie (June 4, 1904 – July 21, 1985) was an American novelist, screenwriter and journalist. He was one of nearly 3,000 American volunteers who joined the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and fought in the Spanish Civil War. He is perhaps best known as a member of the "Hollywood Ten", the group of film artists blacklisted by the entertainment industry for refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee.