Jeffrey Grant Rice
Born: 1944-02-22 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 2015-07-01
Known For: Writing
Biography
Jeffrey Grant "Jeff" Rice was an American author. He wrote the novel "The Night Stalker", creating the character Carl Kolchak, which was made into a television movie of the same name in 1972 starring Darren McGavin. This was followed by a sequel, "The Night Strangler", which Jeff also coauthored. This led to the creation of a shortlived television series, "Kolchak: The Night Stalker", which has had a loyal fan following. "The Night Stalker" was also responsible for providing inspiration for several movies and television series including “Werewolf”, “Men in Black”, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, and “The X-Files".
Filmography
2009
- The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler ... (Executive Producer)
2005
- Night Stalker ... (Characters)
1976
- Demon and the Mummy ... (Novel)
1974
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker ... (Creator)
1973
- The Night Strangler ... (Characters)
1972
- The Night Stalker ... (Novel)