Edward J. Lakso
| Edward J. Lakso | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Edward Joseph Lakso September 20, 1932 |
| Died |
May 23, 2009 (aged 76) Beverly Hills, California, United States |
Cause of death | Complications of Parkinson's disease |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, composer, producer |
| Years active | 1959–1986 |
| Spouse(s) | Lee Travis |
Edward Joseph Lakso (September 20, 1932 – May 23, 2009), usually known as Edward J. Lakso and sometimes mis-credited as Edward J. Lasko, was an American screenwriter, producer, and composer, known for his work on series such as Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and Charlie's Angels.
Life and career
Lakso studied music and screenwriting at UCLA, and while there he wrote and appeared in the film Operation Dames.[1] While serving in the United States Air Force he wrote a musical with Tommy Oliver (they would later work again on Watergate: the Musical).[1] He co-wrote and scored The Immoral Mr. Teas, an early film by Russ Meyer, and scripted several other films, including The Broken Land (1962), Gentle Giant (1967), and the blaxploitation film Brother on the Run (1973), which he co-directed with Herbert Stock.[1][2]
He is best known for his television work, writing for Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Charlie's Angels, Combat!, The Rockford Files, Starsky and Hutch, Airwolf, The Fall Guy, and Hawaii Five-O.[1][3] He also composed music for Charlie's Angels and Dr. Kildare.
His surviving wife is actress Lee Travis.[1]
Edward J. Lakso died from complications of Parkinson's disease on May 23, 2009 at home in Beverly Hills.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Writer Edward J. Lakso dies", Variety/Associated Press, June 1, 2009, retrieved 2012-06-30
- ↑ Walker, David; Rausch, Andrew J; Watson, Chris (2009) Reflections on Blaxploitation: Actors and Directors Speak, Scarecrow Press, ISBN 978-0810867062, p. 198
- ↑ Handley, Rich (2009) Timeline of the Planet of the Apes, Hasslein Books, ISBN 978-0615253923