Dean Koontz
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Dean Koontz
Summary
Dean Koontz is a human[1]. Born in Everett[2], he… he was born on July 9, 1945[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], screenwriter[5], science fiction writer[6], poet[7], and children's writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,453 views/month, #6,304 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Dean Koontz was born in Everett[2].
- Dean Koontz was born on July 9, 1945[3].
- Dean Koontz held citizenship in United States[10].
- Dean Koontz's professions included novelist[4].
- Dean Koontz's professions included screenwriter[5].
- Dean Koontz worked as a science fiction writer[6].
- Dean Koontz's professions included poet[7].
- Dean Koontz worked as a children's writer[8].
- Dean Koontz worked as a prose writer[11].
- Dean Koontz's education included a stint at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania[12].
- A notable work attributed to Dean Koontz is Demon Seed[13].
- A notable work attributed to Dean Koontz is Watchers[14].
- A notable work attributed to Dean Koontz is Q1170712[15].
- A notable work attributed to Dean Koontz is Intensity[16].
- A notable work attributed to Dean Koontz is Phantoms[17].
- A notable work attributed to Dean Koontz is Odd Thomas[18].
- Dean Koontz received the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[19].
- Dean Koontz is recorded as male[20].
- Dean Koontz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Dean Koontz was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
- Dean Koontz's genre is science fiction[23].
- Dean Koontz's genre is detective fiction[24].
- Dean Koontz's family name is recorded as Koontz[25].
- Dean Koontz's given name is recorded as Dean[26].
- Dean Koontz's given name is recorded as Ray[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1945-07-09[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 75752712-05a3-4fbc-89db-c107a678454c[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Dean Koontz's place of birth was Everett[2]. He was born on July 9, 1945[3].
Education
Dean Koontz's education included a stint at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[4], screenwriter[5], science fiction writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and prose writer[11].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Demon Seed[13], a literary work[32]; Watchers[14], a literary work[33]; Q1170712[15], a literary work[34]; Intensity[16], a literary work[35]; Phantoms[17], a literary work[36]; and Odd Thomas[18], a literary work[37].
Recognition
Dean Koontz received the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[19].
Personal Life
Dean Koontz was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
Why It Matters
Dean Koontz ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,453 views/month, #6,304 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Bentley Little[40], a writer[41], b. 1960[42], of United States[43], awarded the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel[44] and Jeaniene Frost[45], a novelist[46], b. 1974[47], of United States[48].
Works attributed to him include Intensity[49], a literary work[50]; Watchers[51], a literary work[52]; The Eyes of Darkness[53], a literary work[54]; and Velocity[55], a literary work[56].
FAQs
Where was Dean Koontz born?
Dean Koontz was born in Everett[2].
What did Dean Koontz do for work?
Dean Koontz worked as novelist[4], screenwriter[5], science fiction writer[6], poet[7], and children's writer[8].
Where did Dean Koontz go to school?
Dean Koontz was educated at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania[12].
What awards did Dean Koontz receive?
Honors received include World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[19].
Who did Dean Koontz influence?
Dean Koontz has been cited as an influence by Bentley Little[40] and Jeaniene Frost[45].