Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter and novelist, born on December 9, 1905. He is best known for his work during the Golden Age of Hollywood and for being one of the Hollywood Ten, a group of writers and directors who were blacklisted for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee during the Red Scare. Trumbo wrote several acclaimed films, including Roman Holiday and Spartacus. Despite being blacklisted, he continued to write under pseudonyms and won two Academy Awards for his work. He passed away on September 10, 1976, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry and the fight for creative freedom.