Abraham ‘Mickey’ Knox, known to all Europena western fans
for writing the English dialogue for “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” passed
away in Los Angeles, California on November 15, 2013. He was 88. Born in New
York City on December 12, 1921 Knox began his career in show business as an
actor who appeared in several films before being blacklisted. Moving to Italy
to find work, he worked on the English dialogue for “The Good, the Bad and the
Ugly” (1966), “Black Jack” (1968) and “Once Upon a Time in the West” and
appeared in a small role in “Beyond the Law” (1968) with Lee Van Cleef. When
the blacklist ended, he returned to acting, appearing in such films as “Bolero”
(1984) and “The Godfather Part III” (1990). Woody Harrelson's character in
Natural Born Killers was named after him.KNOX, Mickey (Abraham Knox)
Born: 12/21/1921, Coney Island, New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Died: 11/15/2013, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Mickey Knox’s westerns – producer, writer.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - 1966 [English dialogue]
Black Jack - 1968 [English dialogue]
Once Upon a Time in the West – 1968 [English dialogue]
Long Live Your Death – 1971 [producer]
RIP Mickey, victim of the Blacklist, who made good anyway.
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