Born in New York City, Lawrence Hauben was a versatile name who left his mark in the American cinema and television world as both an actor and a screenwriter. Born on March 3, 1931, Hauben spent a significant part of his career taking on small but notable roles. Hauben, who generally stands out with character roles in his acting work, appeared before the audience as the Car Salesman in the 1967 movie Point Blank and as the character Eddie in the 1969 television movie Then Came Bronson. Both productions were important examples of popular American cinema and television of the period; Hauben gave short but memorable performances in these projects. However, what truly made Hauben permanent in the history of cinema was his work in the field of screenwriting. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by Miloš Forman and starring Jack Nicholson, caused a great stir when it hit the big screen in 1975. Hauben, who wrote the script of this film with Bo Goldman, adapted from Ken Kesey's novel of the same name, was rewarded for this work with the most prestigious awards. Hauben, who won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 48th Academy Awards, was also awarded the Golden Globe and the Writers Guild of America Award for the same production. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest made cinema history by winning five Oscars that year, and Hauben's name became an integral part of this success. Lawrence Hauben died on December 22, 1985, at the age of 54. The script legacy he left behind continues to be the strongest evidence of his contribution to cinema.