Leigh Brackett

American novelist and screenwriter (1915–1978)
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Leigh Brackett
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Leigh Brackett

Summary

Leigh Brackett is a human[1]. She was born in Los Angeles[2]. She was born on December 7, 1915[3]. She passed away in Lancaster[4]. She died on March 18, 1978[5]. She worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and science fiction writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,610 views/month, #6,738 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Leigh Brackett was born in Los Angeles[2].
  • Leigh Brackett passed away in Lancaster[4].
  • Leigh Brackett was born on December 7, 1915[3].
  • Leigh Brackett died on March 18, 1978[5].
  • Leigh Brackett died on March 17, 1978[11].
  • Burial took place at Kinsman Cemetery New[12].
  • Leigh Brackett was married to Edmond Hamilton[13].
  • Leigh Brackett held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Leigh Brackett's native language[15].
  • Leigh Brackett's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Leigh Brackett worked as a novelist[7].
  • Leigh Brackett worked as a writer[8].
  • Leigh Brackett's professions included science fiction writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Brackett is Eric John Stark[16].
  • Leigh Brackett received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17].
  • Leigh Brackett received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[18].
  • Leigh Brackett received the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[19].
  • Leigh Brackett received the Poussière Prize[20].
  • Leigh Brackett was a member of Writers Guild of America West[21].
  • Leigh Brackett is recorded as female[22].
  • Leigh Brackett's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Leigh Brackett's genre is science fiction[24].
  • Leigh Brackett's genre is Western[25].
  • Leigh Brackett's genre is space opera[26].
  • Leigh Brackett's genre is planetary romance[27].

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Origins and Family

Leigh Brackett's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. She was born on December 7, 1915[3]. English was her native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leigh Brackett is Eric John Stark[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1996[30]; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[18], a dramatic presentation award[31], founded in 1958[32]; Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[19]; and Poussière Prize[20].

Personal Life

Leigh Brackett was married to Edmond Hamilton[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 18, 1978[5] and March 17, 1978[11]. Leigh Brackett passed away in Lancaster[4]. The cause of death was cancer[33]. She is buried at Kinsman Cemetery New[12].

Why It Matters

Leigh Brackett ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,610 views/month, #6,738 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

She has been cited as an influence by Ray Bradbury[36], a screenwriter[37], 1920–2012[38], of United States[39], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[40] and Michael Moorcock[41], a novelist[42], b. 1939[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[45], specialised in fantasy literature[46].

FAQs

Where was Leigh Brackett born?

Born in Los Angeles[2], Leigh Brackett…

Where did Leigh Brackett die?

Leigh Brackett died in Lancaster[4].

Who was Leigh Brackett married to?

Leigh Brackett's spouses include Edmond Hamilton[13].

What did Leigh Brackett do for work?

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

What awards did Leigh Brackett receive?

Honors received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[18], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[19], and Poussière Prize[20].

Who did Leigh Brackett influence?

Leigh Brackett has been cited as an influence by Ray Bradbury[36] and Michael Moorcock[41].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . de.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . amavada.com. amavada.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [33] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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