Allen Adler

ABOUT ALLEN ADLER

Screenwriter most recognized for his adaptation of The Tempest and for his screenplay, Forbidden Planet.

He was born in New York to his father, Abe Adler who was a stage manager and his grandfather was theater star, Jacob Adler.

In addition to other members of the industry, he was blacklisted during the Second Red Scare.

He had two daughters: Pamela and Allison Jo.

He adapted The Tempest for film, which was originally written by famed legend William Shakespeare .