Cornell Woolrich
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Cornell Woolrich
Summary
Cornell Woolrich is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 4, 1903[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 25, 1968[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and crime fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (510 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Cornell Woolrich's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Cornell Woolrich passed away in New York City[4].
- Cornell Woolrich was born on December 4, 1903[3].
- Cornell Woolrich died on September 25, 1968[5].
- Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[11].
- Cornell Woolrich held citizenship in United States[12].
- Cornell Woolrich's professions included writer[6].
- Cornell Woolrich worked as a novelist[7].
- Cornell Woolrich worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Cornell Woolrich worked as a crime fiction writer[9].
- Cornell Woolrich's field of work was noir fiction[13].
- Cornell Woolrich's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
- Cornell Woolrich received the Edgar Awards[15].
- Cornell Woolrich received the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[16].
- Cornell Woolrich received the Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[17].
- Cornell Woolrich is recorded as male[18].
- Cornell Woolrich's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Cornell Woolrich's genre is detective fiction[20].
- Cornell Woolrich's Commons category is recorded as Cornell Woolrich[21].
- The cause of death was stroke[22].
- Cornell Woolrich's family name is recorded as Woolrich[23].
- Cornell Woolrich's given name is recorded as William[24].
- Cornell Woolrich's pseudonym is recorded as George Hopley[25].
- Cornell Woolrich's pseudonym is recorded as William Irish[26].
- Cornell Woolrich's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Cornell Woolrich[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1903-12-04[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1968-09-25[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: cd6ad41a-e723-4da5-a82b-9158096dbfd0[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in New York City[2], Cornell Woolrich… he was born on December 4, 1903[3].
Education
Cornell Woolrich was educated at Columbia University[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and crime fiction writer[9]. Cornell Woolrich's field of work was noir fiction[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Edgar Awards[15], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1946[35]; Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[16], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1948[38]; and Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[17], a literary award[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1971[41].
Death and Burial
Cornell Woolrich died on September 25, 1968[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stroke[22]. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Cornell Woolrich ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (510 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Phantom Lady[44], a written work[45].
FAQs
Where was Cornell Woolrich born?
Cornell Woolrich's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Cornell Woolrich die?
Cornell Woolrich passed away in New York City[4].
What did Cornell Woolrich do for work?
Cornell Woolrich worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and crime fiction writer[9].
Where did Cornell Woolrich go to school?
Cornell Woolrich was educated at Columbia University[14].
What awards did Cornell Woolrich receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[15], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[16], and Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[17].