Ann de Toth, a screenwriter and the widow of renowned filmmaker André de Toth, passed away at the age of 82.
Born Ann Greenberg in Brooklyn in 1940, de Toth began her career as a writer in the 1960s. She wrote for television shows such as “The Big Valley” and “Gunsmoke” before moving on to feature films. Her first credited screenplay was for the 1977 film “Fun with Dick and Jane,” a comedic take on a couple’s descent into white-collar crime.
De Toth went on to write or co-write several other films, including “The Electric Horseman” starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, and “The Challenge” starring Scott Glenn and Toshirô Mifune. She also wrote for the TV series “Hill Street Blues” and “Wiseguy.”
Beyond her work as a screenwriter, de Toth was also known for her partnership with her husband, André de Toth. The two met on the set of the 1951 film “The Captive City,” which André directed, and were married in 1953. Together, they collaborated on several films, including the 1953 western “Springfield Rifle” and the 1956 thriller “Crime Wave.”
André de Toth passed away in 2002, but Ann continued to be involved in the film industry. She served as a consultant on the 2011 documentary “Farewell to Hollywood,” which chronicled the lives and careers of several elderly actors and filmmakers.
Ann de Toth’s passing marks the end of an era in Hollywood. She and her husband were part of a generation of filmmakers who helped shape the industry in the mid-20th century. Their contributions to cinema will continue to be appreciated by film lovers and historians alike.
The passing of Ann de Toth signals the end of an era in Hollywood. She and her late husband, André de Toth, were part of a generation of filmmakers who helped shape the industry in the mid-20th century. Ann continued to be involved in the film industry even after her husband’s death, serving as a consultant on the 2011 documentary “Farewell to Hollywood,” which chronicled the lives and careers of several elderly actors and filmmakers.
Ann’s family described her as a fiercely independent and creative woman with a great sense of humor and sharp wit, which will be missed by all who knew her. Her talent as a screenwriter and dedication to storytelling will be remembered for years to come, and her contributions to cinema will continue to be appreciated by film lovers and historians alike. Ann de Toth’s legacy is a testament to the enduring power of film and the impact that dedicated filmmakers can have on the industry.
In a statement, Ann’s family said, “She was a remarkable woman, fiercely independent and creative. She had a great sense of humor and a sharp wit that will be missed by all who knew her.”
Ann de Toth’s legacy lives on through her work and the memories of those who knew and loved her. Her dedication to storytelling and her talent as a screenwriter will be remembered for years to come
