Edward Graczyk

Biography

Edward Graczyk (1941 — February 11, 2026)  was an American playwright. He wrote several children's plays early in his career, but became better known as the author of 1976's Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. In 1982, Graczyk won the Best Screenplay Award at the Belgium International Film Festival for Robert Altman's motion picture adaptation.

Known for

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Film · 1982 · ★ 5.9

Filmography

• 2014 Return to the 5 & Dime: An Interview with Ed Graczyk · Self
• 1982 Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean · Screenplay, Theatre Play