John Kneubuhl, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Kneubuhl

American Samoan screenwriter, playwright and Polynesian historian

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1920

Place of Birth: Fagatogo, American Samoa, United States

Date of Death: 20-Feb-1992

Profession: screenwriter, actor, playwright

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

John Kneubuhl (July 2, 1920 – February 20, 1992) was an American Samoan screenwriter, playwright and Polynesian historian.
He wrote for American television series such as The Fugitive, Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West, Star Trek, The Invaders and Hawaii Five-O.
The son of a Samoan mother and an American father, Kneubuhl's multicultural heritage produced a distinctive artistic vision that formed the basis of his most powerful dramatic work.An accomplished playwright, Kneubuhl "was a bicultural Polynesian who used the medium of theater to explore identity, loneliness and the craft required to bring them to the stage".