Rudolph Borchert
# Rudolph Borchert

Rudolph Borchert (March 27, 1928 – March 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter. He wrote the final episode of The Rockford Files, "Deadlock in Parma" with Donald L. Gold and Lester Wm. Berke.

## Early life

Borchert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the Korean War as the first lieutenant in a tank battalion. He received an Bronze Star Medal for rescuing one of his troops.

## Career

Borchert started his career in 1970, as co-authoring the children's book Bravo, Burro! with novelist, John Fante.

Borchert started his television career in 1974, as writing a few episodes for the short-lived television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

In 1975-1980s, Borchert wrote for shows, including, CHiPs, The Rockford Files, Quincy, M.E., Police Woman and Ellery Queen. He also screenplayed The Little Dragons.

In 1980s-1987, Borchert wrote six episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King. He retired in 1987.

## Death

Borchert died in March 2003 after a long illness in Malibu, California, at the age of 75.

