Born in New York City. Under contract with Warner Bros., where, often in collaboration with twin brother Julius J. Epstein, he wrote several outstanding films including the much-lauded CASABLANCA (1942). They contributed to the success of Warners and other studios. They also collaborated on a number of stage plays. He and his brother are the first of only three sets of twins to win Oscars®. Visit the Internet Movie Database for a listing of Epstein's screenwriting credits.  Writing (Screenplay) 1943: CASABLANCA (w. Julius J. Epstein & Howard Koch) 1 nomination, 1 Award