Irwin Shaw

American writer (1913–1984)
Person human Q315380
Irwin Shaw
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Irwin Shaw

Summary

Irwin Shaw is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on February 27, 1913[3]. He passed away in Davos[4]. He died on May 16, 1984[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (469 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Irwin Shaw's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Born in South Bronx[12], Irwin Shaw…
  • Irwin Shaw passed away in Davos[4].
  • Irwin Shaw was born on February 27, 1913[3].
  • Irwin Shaw died on May 16, 1984[5].
  • Irwin Shaw held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Irwin Shaw's professions included playwright[6].
  • Irwin Shaw worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Irwin Shaw's professions included novelist[8].
  • Irwin Shaw worked as a writer[9].
  • Irwin Shaw worked as a film producer[10].
  • Irwin Shaw's education included a stint at City University of New York[14].
  • Irwin Shaw was educated at James Madison High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Irwin Shaw is Bury the Dead[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Irwin Shaw is Rich Man, Poor Man[17].
  • Irwin Shaw received the O. Henry Award[18].
  • Irwin Shaw received the Lucien Barrière Literary Award[19].
  • Irwin Shaw received the Lucien Barrière Literary Award[20].
  • Irwin Shaw is recorded as male[21].
  • Irwin Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Irwin Shaw's Commons category is recorded as Irwin Shaw[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Irwin Shaw was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Irwin Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[26].
  • Irwin Shaw's given name is recorded as Irwin[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and South Bronx[12], a neighborhood[31], in United States[32]. Irwin Shaw was born on February 27, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at City University of New York[14], a public university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1961[35], headquartered in New York City[36] and James Madison High School[15], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1925[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and film producer[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bury the Dead[16], a literary work[40] and Rich Man, Poor Man[17], a written work[41].

Recognition

Awards received include O. Henry Award[18], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1919[44] and Lucien Barrière Literary Award[19], a literary award[45], in France[46], founded in 1976[47].

Death and Burial

Irwin Shaw died on May 16, 1984[5]. He died in Davos[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Irwin Shaw ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (469 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to him include Rich Man, Poor Man[50], a written work[51]; The Young Lions[52], a literary work[53]; and Lucy Crown[54], a literary work[55].

FAQs

Where was Irwin Shaw born?

Born in New York City[2], Irwin Shaw…

Where did Irwin Shaw die?

Irwin Shaw passed away in Davos[4].

What did Irwin Shaw do for work?

Irwin Shaw worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and film producer[10].

Where did Irwin Shaw go to school?

Irwin Shaw was educated at City University of New York[14] and James Madison High School[15].

What awards did Irwin Shaw receive?

Honors received include O. Henry Award[18], Lucien Barrière Literary Award[19], and Lucien Barrière Literary Award[20].

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  23. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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