Julian Claman


Julian Claman was an American actor, war correspondent, press agent, stage manager, TV writer/producer, playwright, and novelist. He is well known for producing the TV series Have [Gun – Will Travel].

Early years

Claman was born in Brooklyn. His father was Charles Cohen, and he had a brother, Harvey. During World War II he served in the Army in Europe and the Far East.

Career

Claman wrote the novels Aging Boy and The Malediction. His first play A Quiet Place starred Tyrone Power and was directed by Delbert Mann. Claman wrote for the Mister Peepers TV series.

Personal life

Claman was married from 1953 to 1961 to five-time Tony-nominated actress Marian Seldes, who appeared in two episodes of Have Gun – Will Travel, the TV series he produced. Seldes and Claman's daughter Katharine is a writer.
Claman was previously married to Phyllis Claman. Their daughter Elizabeth lives in Richmond, Calif. In 2020, Elizabeth Claman self-published her life story When Pigs Fly.

Death

Claman died of a heart attack on April 24, 1969, in Memorial Hospital in New York City, aged 51.

Novels and TV series