James R. Webb | |
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| Born | James Ruffin Webb October 4, 1909 |
| Died | September 27, 1974 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Los Angeles National Cemetery |
| Other names | James Webb |
| Education | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1938–1971 |
| Spouse | Susan Noble |
| Children | 2 |
James Ruffin Webb (October 4, 1909 – September 27, 1974) was an American screenwriter.[1] He was best known for writing the screenplay for the film How the West Was Won (1962), which garnered widespread critical acclaim and earned him an Academy Award.