Ken Catran

New Zealand novelist and television scriptwriter
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Ken Catran

Summary

Ken Catran is a human[1]. He was born in Auckland[2]. He was born on May 16, 1944[3]. He worked as a writer[4], children's writer[5], and screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ken Catran's place of birth was Auckland[2].
  • Ken Catran was born on May 16, 1944[3].
  • Ken Catran held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • Ken Catran's professions included writer[4].
  • Ken Catran's professions included children's writer[5].
  • Ken Catran's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Ken Catran received the University of Otago College of Education / Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence[9].
  • Ken Catran is recorded as male[10].
  • Ken Catran's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Ken Catran's family name is recorded as Q138682096[12].
  • Ken Catran's given name is recorded as Ken[13].

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Origins and Family

Born in Auckland[2], Ken Catran… he was born on May 16, 1944[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], children's writer[5], and screenwriter[6].

Recognition

Ken Catran received the University of Otago College of Education / Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence[9].

Why It Matters

Ken Catran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Ken Catran born?

Ken Catran was born in Auckland[2].

What did Ken Catran do for work?

Ken Catran worked as writer[4], children's writer[5], and screenwriter[6].

What awards did Ken Catran receive?

Honors received include University of Otago College of Education / Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence[9].

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  1. 4w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12w ago · DrThneed · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conor.si id 37600099
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  3. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobox person id 164449
    Libraries australia id 35855749
    Nz on screen person id ken-catran
    Gnd id 128794704
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