Ira Levin

American novelist, playwright (1929–2007)
Person human Q317631
Ira Levin
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Summary

Ira Levin is a human[1]. He was born in The Bronx[2]. He was born on August 27, 1929[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on November 12, 2007[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], science fiction writer[9], and lyricist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,127 views/month, #6,608 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ira Levin was born in The Bronx[2].
  • Ira Levin died in Manhattan[4].
  • Ira Levin was born on August 27, 1929[3].
  • Ira Levin was born on August 27, 1928[12].
  • Ira Levin died on November 12, 2007[5].
  • Ira Levin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ira Levin worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Ira Levin worked as a novelist[7].
  • Ira Levin's professions included writer[8].
  • Ira Levin's professions included science fiction writer[9].
  • Ira Levin's professions included lyricist[10].
  • Ira Levin's education included a stint at New York University[14].
  • Ira Levin's education included a stint at Horace Mann School[15].
  • Ira Levin's education included a stint at Drake University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ira Levin is Rosemary's Baby[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ira Levin is The Stepford Wives[18].
  • Ira Levin received the The Grand Master[19].
  • Ira Levin received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20].
  • Ira Levin received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[21].
  • Ira Levin received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[22].
  • Ira Levin is recorded as male[23].
  • Ira Levin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ira Levin's genre is speculative fiction[25].
  • Ira Levin's Commons category is recorded as Ira Levin[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Ira Levin was born in The Bronx[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 27, 1929[3] and August 27, 1928[12].

Education

Educated at New York University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Horace Mann School[15], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1887[34]; and Drake University[16], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1881[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], science fiction writer[9], and lyricist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Rosemary's Baby[17], a literary work[38] and The Stepford Wives[18], a literary work[39], founded in 1972[40].

Recognition

Awards received include The Grand Master[19], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1955[43]; Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20], a science fiction award[44], in United States[45]; Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[21], a literary award[46], in United States[47]; and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[22], a class of award[48], founded in 1987[49].

Death and Burial

Ira Levin died on November 12, 2007[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

Why It Matters

Ira Levin ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,127 views/month, #6,608 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Works attributed to him include The Stepford Wives[52], a literary work[53], founded in 1972[54]; Rosemary's Baby[55], a literary work[56]; The Boys from Brazil[57], a literary work[58]; This Perfect Day[59], a literary work[60], founded in 1970[61]; A Kiss Before Dying[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1953[64]; and Deathtrap[65], a literary work[66].

FAQs

Where was Ira Levin born?

Born in The Bronx[2].

Where did Ira Levin die?

Ira Levin died in Manhattan[4].

What did Ira Levin do for work?

Ira Levin worked as screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], science fiction writer[9], and lyricist[10].

Where did Ira Levin go to school?

Ira Levin was educated at New York University[14], Horace Mann School[15], and Drake University[16].

What awards did Ira Levin receive?

Honors received include The Grand Master[19], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20], Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[21], and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[22].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 1510
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  2. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 36416
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  3. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0017730-Levin-Ira-19292007
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → New York University, Horace Mann School, Drake University
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Cantic id → 981061269501706706
    Genre → speculative fiction
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