Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897 - September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with Frank Capra.

Early life

Robert Riskin was born on New York City's Lower East side to Jewish parents, Bessie and Jakob, who had emigrated from Tsarist Russia to escape conscription. He and his two brothers and two sisters grew up speaking Yiddish.

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