Jack Finney

American novelist and short story writer (1911–1995)
Person human Q115674
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Jack Finney

Summary

Jack Finney is a human[1]. His place of birth was Milwaukee[2]. He was born on October 2, 1911[3]. He died in Greenbrae[4]. He died on November 14, 1995[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jack Finney was born in Milwaukee[2].
  • Jack Finney passed away in Greenbrae[4].
  • Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911[3].
  • Jack Finney died on November 14, 1995[5].
  • Jack Finney held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jack Finney worked as a novelist[6].
  • Jack Finney's professions included writer[7].
  • Jack Finney worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Jack Finney worked as a science fiction writer[9].
  • Jack Finney's education included a stint at Knox College[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Jack Finney is The Body Snatchers[13].
  • Jack Finney received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[14].
  • Jack Finney received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[15].
  • Jack Finney is recorded as male[16].
  • Jack Finney's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[18].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[19].
  • Jack Finney's residence is recorded as California[20].
  • Jack Finney's family name is recorded as Finney[21].
  • Jack Finney's given name is recorded as Jack[22].
  • Jack Finney's topic's main category is recorded as Categoría:Jack Finney[23].
  • Jack Finney's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Jack Finney's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[25].
  • Jack Finney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Jack Finney's start of work period is recorded as 1943[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milwaukee[2], Jack Finney… he was born on October 2, 1911[3].

Education

Jack Finney's education included a stint at Knox College[12].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jack Finney is The Body Snatchers[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[14] and World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[15], a lifetime achievement award[28], founded in 1975[29].

Death and Burial

Jack Finney died on November 14, 1995[5]. He died in Greenbrae[4]. Recorded cause of death include pneumonia[18] and pulmonary emphysema[19].

Why It Matters

Jack Finney ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include The Body Snatchers[32], a literary work[33], founded in 1954[34] and Time and Again[35], a literary work[36].

FAQs

Where was Jack Finney born?

Jack Finney was born in Milwaukee[2].

Where did Jack Finney die?

Jack Finney passed away in Greenbrae[4].

What did Jack Finney do for work?

Jack Finney worked as novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9].

Where did Jack Finney go to school?

Jack Finney was educated at Knox College[12].

What awards did Jack Finney receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[14] and World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Google Books. christinechristiansen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . boston.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . royalbooks.com. royalbooks.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . gpi.noosfere.org. gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United States
    Award received Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel, World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
    Occupation novelist, writer, screenwriter +1
    Sex or gender male
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