Dashiell Hammett
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Dashiell Hammett
Summary
Dashiell Hammett is a human[1]. He was born in Baltimore[2]. He was born on May 27, 1894[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 10, 1961[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], journalist[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,179 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Dashiell Hammett's place of birth was Baltimore[2].
- Dashiell Hammett died in New York City[4].
- Dashiell Hammett was born on May 27, 1894[3].
- Dashiell Hammett was born on June 25, 1894[12].
- Dashiell Hammett died on January 10, 1961[5].
- Dashiell Hammett is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[13].
- Dashiell Hammett was married to Josephine Dolan[14].
- Dashiell Hammett held citizenship in United States[15].
- Dashiell Hammett's professions included writer[6].
- Dashiell Hammett worked as a novelist[7].
- Dashiell Hammett worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Dashiell Hammett's professions included journalist[9].
- Dashiell Hammett's professions included literary critic[10].
- Dashiell Hammett worked as a prose writer[16].
- Dashiell Hammett's education included a stint at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute[17].
- A notable work attributed to Dashiell Hammett is The Maltese Falcon[18].
- A notable work attributed to Dashiell Hammett is Red Harvest[19].
- A notable work attributed to Dashiell Hammett is The Gutting of Couffignal[20].
- A notable work attributed to Dashiell Hammett is The Thin Man[21].
- A notable work attributed to Dashiell Hammett is The Dain Curse[22].
- A notable work attributed to Dashiell Hammett is The Glass Key[23].
- Dashiell Hammett was a member of Civil Rights Congress[24].
- Dashiell Hammett's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
- Dashiell Hammett is recorded as male[26].
- Dashiell Hammett's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Dashiell Hammett was born in Baltimore[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 27, 1894[3] and June 25, 1894[12].
Education
Dashiell Hammett was educated at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], journalist[9], literary critic[10], and prose writer[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Maltese Falcon[18], a film[28], directed by John Huston[29]; Red Harvest[19], a literary work[30]; The Gutting of Couffignal[20], a literary work[31]; The Thin Man[21], a literary work[32]; The Dain Curse[22], a literary work[33]; and The Glass Key[23], a literary work[34]. Things named for Dashiell Hammett include Hammett Prize[35], Hellman/Hammett Award[36], and Premio Hammett[37].
Personal Life
Among Dashiell Hammett's spouses was Josephine Dolan[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the United States of America[38].
Death and Burial
Dashiell Hammett died on January 10, 1961[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[39]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Dashiell Hammett ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,179 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Raymond Chandler[42], a screenwriter[43], 1888–1959[44], of United States[45], awarded the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[46], specialised in crime novel[47]; Sue Grafton[48], a writer[49], 1940–2017[50], of United States[51], awarded the The Grand Master[52], specialised in detective fiction[53]; Walter Mosley[54], a film producer[55], b. 1952[56], of United States[57], awarded the CWA New Blood Dagger[58]; Lawrence Block[59], a writer[60], b. 1938[61], of United States[62], awarded the Nero Award[63], specialised in detective literature[64]; Ross Macdonald[65], a writer[66], 1915–1983[67], of United States[68], awarded the The Grand Master[69]; and Sara Paretsky[70], a novelist[71], b. 1947[72], of United States[73], awarded the The Grand Master[74].
Works attributed to him include The Maltese Falcon[75], a literary work[76], founded in 1929[77]; The Thin Man[78]; Red Harvest[79]; The Glass Key[80]; The Dain Curse[81]; and Secret Agent X-9[82]. Entities named for him include Hammett Prize[35], Hellman/Hammett Award[36], and Premio Hammett[37].
FAQs
Where was Dashiell Hammett born?
Born in Baltimore[2], Dashiell Hammett…
Where did Dashiell Hammett die?
Dashiell Hammett passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Dashiell Hammett married to?
Dashiell Hammett's spouses include Josephine Dolan[14].
What did Dashiell Hammett do for work?
Dashiell Hammett worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], journalist[9], and literary critic[10].
Where did Dashiell Hammett go to school?
Dashiell Hammett was educated at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute[17].
Who did Dashiell Hammett influence?
Dashiell Hammett has been cited as an influence by Raymond Chandler[42], Sue Grafton[48], Walter Mosley[54], and Lawrence Block[59].