George Pelecanos
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George Pelecanos
Summary
George Pelecanos is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on February 18, 1957[3]. He worked as a writer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], novelist[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Washington, D.C.[2], George Pelecanos…
- George Pelecanos was born on February 18, 1957[3].
- George Pelecanos held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was George Pelecanos's native language[11].
- George Pelecanos worked as a writer[4].
- George Pelecanos worked as a screenwriter[5].
- George Pelecanos's professions included film producer[6].
- George Pelecanos worked as a novelist[7].
- George Pelecanos's professions included television producer[8].
- George Pelecanos was educated at University of Maryland[12].
- George Pelecanos was educated at Northwood High School[13].
- George Pelecanos received the Writers Guild of America Award[14].
- George Pelecanos received the German Crime Fiction Award[15].
- George Pelecanos received the Hammett Prize[16].
- George Pelecanos received the Maltese Falcon Award[17].
- George Pelecanos received the Barry Award for Best Novel[18].
- George Pelecanos received the Edgar Awards[19].
- George Pelecanos is recorded as male[20].
- George Pelecanos's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- George Pelecanos's genre is detective fiction[22].
- George Pelecanos's Commons category is recorded as George Pelecanos[23].
- George Pelecanos's family name is recorded as Pelekanos[24].
- George Pelecanos's given name is recorded as George[25].
- George Pelecanos's official website is recorded as http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/georgepelecanos/[26].
- George Pelecanos's nominated for is recorded as Emmy Award[27].
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Origins and Family
George Pelecanos was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 18, 1957[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at University of Maryland[12], a public research university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1858[32], headquartered in College Park[33] and Northwood High School[13], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1956[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], novelist[7], and television producer[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Writers Guild of America Award[14], a cultural prize[37], in United States[38], founded in 1949[39]; German Crime Fiction Award[15], a literary award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1985[42]; Hammett Prize[16], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1991[45]; Maltese Falcon Award[17], an award[46]; Barry Award for Best Novel[18], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1997[49]; and Edgar Awards[19], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1946[52].
Why It Matters
George Pelecanos ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was George Pelecanos born?
Born in Washington, D.C.[2], George Pelecanos…
What did George Pelecanos do for work?
George Pelecanos worked as writer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], novelist[7], and television producer[8].
Where did George Pelecanos go to school?
George Pelecanos was educated at University of Maryland[12] and Northwood High School[13].
What awards did George Pelecanos receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[14], German Crime Fiction Award[15], Hammett Prize[16], and Maltese Falcon Award[17].