Arnaldur Indriðason
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Summary
Arnaldur Indriðason was born on January 28, 1961[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He has worked as a writer[3] and screenwriter[4]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,077 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Indriði Guðmundur Þorsteinsson[6]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[7]
- Native language: Icelandic[8]
- Ethnic group: Icelanders[9]
- Field of work: film criticism[10], journalism[11], literary activity[12], thriller[13], detective literature[14]
- Educated at: University of Iceland[15]
- Notable work: Jar City[16], Silence of the Grave[17], Voices[18], The Draining Lake[19], Arctic Chill[20], Operation Napoleon[21], Petsamo[22], Into Oblivion[23]
- Award received: Glass Key award[24], Finnish Whodunnit Society[25], Barry Award for Best Novel[26], Swedish Crime Writers' Academy[27], Knights of the Order of the Falcon[28], Blóðdropinn[29], Prix du Polar Européen[30], RBA International Prize for Crime Writing[31], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[32], Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[33], Gold Dagger[34], Grand prix des lectrices de Elle, catégorie policier[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Genre: detective fiction[37], thriller[38], crime literature[39]
- Commons category: Arnaldur Indriðason[40]
- Given name: Arnaldur[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Arnaldur Indriðason[42]
- Work location: Reykjavík[43]
- Nominated for: CWA International Dagger[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[45], English[46]
Why It Matters
Arnaldur Indriðason has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Jar City[49], a literary work[50]; Silence of the Grave[51], a literary work[52]; and Voices[53], a literary work[54].
FAQs
Where was Arnaldur Indriðason born?
Arnaldur Indriðason was born in Reykjavík[2].
Who were Arnaldur Indriðason's parents?
Arnaldur Indriðason's father was Indriði Guðmundur Þorsteinsson[6].
What did Arnaldur Indriðason do for work?
Arnaldur Indriðason worked as a writer[3] and screenwriter[4].
Where did Arnaldur Indriðason go to school?
Arnaldur Indriðason was educated at University of Iceland[15].
What awards did Arnaldur Indriðason receive?
Honors received include Glass Key award[24], Finnish Whodunnit Society[25], Barry Award for Best Novel[26], and Swedish Crime Writers' Academy[27].