However, he wrote the screenplays for many iconic films, including:
* On the Waterfront (1954) - Won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay
* The Harder They Fall (1956)
* A Face in the Crowd (1957)
* The Disenchanted (1958)
* The Great Gatsby (1974)
* The Sting (1973) - Won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay
He also wrote for television, including episodes of:
* Studio One
* The United States Steel Hour
* Playhouse 90
He was a prolific writer and his works have been adapted for the screen numerous times. He also produced several films, including The Harder They Fall and A Face in the Crowd.