John Byrum
Writer

John Byrum Net Worth

John Byrum is an American Writer, Producer, and Director born in Winnetka, Illinois on March 14, 1947. After attending NYU Film School, he wrote several screenplays, including Inserts (1975), which was bought by Columbia Pictures for a record-breaking amount. Byrum then wrote and directed Heart Beat (1980) and The Razor's Edge (1984). He also created, wrote, and produced the critically-praised series Middle Ages (1992) and Winnetka Road (1994). His original screenplay Duets (2000) was eventually made with Gwyneth Paltrow and Scott Speedman. Byrum currently resides in Connecticut with his wife and two children.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Writer, Producer, Director
Birth Day March 14, 1947
Birth Place  Winnetka, Illinois, United States
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Occupation Director Screenwriter
Spouse(s) Karin Reznack Linda Fiorentino

💰 Net worth

John Byrum, a renowned figure in the United States, is recognized for his exceptional skills as a writer, producer, and director. In 2024, his impressive contributions to the entertainment industry have led to an estimated net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million. Through his remarkable storytelling ability and creative vision, Byrum has gained significant recognition, making a substantial impact on the film and television landscape. With his diverse talents and the potential for further success, it is evident that John Byrum's net worth will continue to grow in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1960

Raised in Winnetka, Illinois, on the North Shore of Chicago, Byrum attended New Trier High School, and later studied at New York University in the late 1960s. His instructors included Haig P. Manoogian and graduate student Martin Scorsese, and classmates Oliver Stone and Eric Jenkins. At NYU he co-wrote "Item 72-D, The Adventures of Spa and Fon" with Director Edward Summer.

1984

Byrum directed his first feature film Inserts with stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jessica Harper, Veronica Cartwright, Stephen Davies, and Bob Hoskins. Byrum followed soon after as writer/director of Heart Beat starring Nick Nolte, John Heard, and Sissy Spacek, as Neal Cassady, Jack Kerouac, and Carolyn Cassady. It was on this film that Byrum started his long collaborative relationship and friendship with Composer Jack Nitzsche. Byrum teamed with "Mahogany" Producer Rob Cohen which resulted "Scandalous" and "The Razor's Edge", the 1984 film directed by Byrum based on the W. Somerset Maugham novel starring Bill Murray in his first dramatic role as "Larry Darrell", co-starring Catherine Hicks, Theresa Russell, Denholm Elliott, and James Keach. Byrum and Murray co-wrote the screenplay. The film faltered with critics and audiences, as most were not ready to accept Murray in a non-comedic role. In later years the film achieved cult status and many fans have traveled to its international locations, to replicate Larry's spiritual journey.

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