Renowned American Science-fiction writer George Clayton Johnson passes away

Renowned American science-fiction writer George Clayton Johnson passed away in Los Angeles, US. He was 86.
He was best known for dystopian novel Logan’s Run, which adapted into a 1976 film starring Michael York and was nominated for two Oscars.

About George Clayton Johnson

• Johnson was born on July 10, 1929 in Cheyenne, United States. Prior to becoming writer he had worked as a telegraph operator and draftsman in the United States Army.
• He had co-written Logan’s Run novel in 1967 and was adapted in film that was nominated for best cinematography and art direction Oscars.
• He had penned the first Star Trek television episode that was broadcasted in 1966. His notable work includes Logan’s Run, Ocean’s 11, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek.

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015