Millard Kaufman Millard Kaufman Millard Kaufman(March 12, 1917 – March 14, 2009) was an American screenwriter and novelist. His works include the Academy Award-nominated "Bad Day at Black Rock" (1955). He was also one of the creators of Mr. Magoo. Kaufman was born and raised in Baltimore and graduated from the Baltimore City College (high school). He eventually graduated from Johns Hopkins University after work as a merchant seaman. After that, he moved to New York City, taking a job as copyboy for the "New York Daily News". At some point, he married Lorraine Paisley. He enlisted in the Marines in 1942,
Marcus Kaufman law, always interested in carefully scrutinizing issues, precedent, and argument. He was especially notable for his kindness and concern for staff. On January 31, 1990, Kaufman retired from the bench to spend more time with his family. In 1995, he joined the newly formed Albert, Weiland & Golden in Costa Mesa, California, where he was of counsel and did consulting work on appeals. Kaufman died of renal failure on March 26, 2003, at the age of 73 after several years of poor health. Kaufman was survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Eileen, and two daughters, Sharon and