Alan Dean Foster

Summary

Alan Dean Foster is a human^[1]. Born in New York City^[2], he… he was born on November 18, 1946^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], novelist^[5], screenwriter^[6], and science fiction writer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,047 views/month, #6,730 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Alan Dean Foster was born in New York City^[2].
• Alan Dean Foster was born on November 18, 1946^[3].
• Alan Dean Foster held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Alan Dean Foster's professions included writer^[4].
• Alan Dean Foster worked as a novelist^[5].
• Alan Dean Foster's professions included screenwriter^[6].
• Alan Dean Foster worked as a science fiction writer^[7].
• Alan Dean Foster was educated at University of California, Los Angeles^[10].
• A notable work attributed to Alan Dean Foster is For Love of Mother-Not^[11].
• Alan Dean Foster received the Aelita Prize^[12].
• Alan Dean Foster is recorded as male^[13].
• Alan Dean Foster's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Alan Dean Foster's Commons category is recorded as Alan Dean Foster^[15].
• Alan Dean Foster's family name is recorded as Foster^[16].
• Alan Dean Foster's given name is recorded as Alan^[17].
• Alan Dean Foster's pseudonym is recorded as James Lawson^[18].
• Alan Dean Foster's official website is recorded as http://www.alandeanfoster.com^[19].
• Alan Dean Foster's work location is recorded as Arizona^[20].
• Alan Dean Foster's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novel^[21].
• Alan Dean Foster's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[22].
• Alan Dean Foster's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[23].
• Alan Dean Foster's start of work period is recorded as 1968^[24].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[25]

• Country: US^[26]

• Began / founded: 1946-11-18^[27]

• MusicBrainz ID: 96ffeff7-54b1-4091-a34e-d0083024c776^[28]

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Origins and Family

Alan Dean Foster's place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on November 18, 1946^[3].

Education

Alan Dean Foster was educated at University of California, Los Angeles^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], novelist^[5], screenwriter^[6], and science fiction writer^[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alan Dean Foster is For Love of Mother-Not^[11].

Recognition

Alan Dean Foster received the Aelita Prize^[12].

Why It Matters

Alan Dean Foster ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,047 views/month, #6,730 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

Works attributed to him include Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker^[31], a literary work^[32]; Splinter of the Mind's Eye^[33], a literary work^[34]; and The Approaching Storm^[35], a literary work^[36].

FAQs

Where was Alan Dean Foster born?

Alan Dean Foster was born in New York City^[2].

What did Alan Dean Foster do for work?

Alan Dean Foster worked as writer^[4], novelist^[5], screenwriter^[6], and science fiction writer^[7].

Where did Alan Dean Foster go to school?

Alan Dean Foster was educated at University of California, Los Angeles^[10].

What awards did Alan Dean Foster receive?

Honors received include Aelita Prize^[12].