Albert Maltz

American writer (1908–1985)
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Albert Maltz
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Summary

Albert Maltz was born on October 28, 1908[1], in New York City[2]. He died on April 26, 1985[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (730 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Margaret Larkin[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Employer: Federal Theatre Project[11]
  • Educated at: Columbia University[12], Yale School of Drama[13]
  • Award received: O. Henry Award[14]
  • Member of: Hollywood Ten[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Albert Maltz[17]
  • Family name: Maltz[18]
  • Given name: Albert[19]
  • Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[20], FBI file 100-HQ-7646[21]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Name in native language: Albert Maltz[24]
  • Start of work period: 1930[25]

Why It Matters

Albert Maltz has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Albert Maltz born?

Albert Maltz was born in New York City[2].

Where did Albert Maltz die?

Albert Maltz passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Albert Maltz married to?

Albert Maltz's spouses include Margaret Larkin[9].

What did Albert Maltz do for work?

Albert Maltz worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], and writer[7].

Where did Albert Maltz go to school?

Albert Maltz was educated at Columbia University[12] and Yale School of Drama[13].

What awards did Albert Maltz receive?

Honors received include O. Henry Award[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → albert-maltz
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  5. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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