Matt Ruff
American writer
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Summary
Matt Ruff was born on September 8, 1965[1], in Queens[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and science fiction writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,309 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: literature[8]
- Educated at: Cornell University[9], Stuyvesant High School[10]
- Award received: Otherwise Award[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family name: Ruff[13]
- Given name: Matt[14]
- Official website: http://www.bymattruff.com[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Matt Ruff[16]
- Work location: Seattle[17]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[18], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[19], Locus Award for Best First Novel[20], Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[21], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[22], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[24], English[25]
- Social media followers: 4743[26], 2912[27]
- P14750: 0E1B-EBA8-E3B0-3FEB-386E[28]
Why It Matters
Matt Ruff has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Works attributed to him include Lovecraft Country[31], a literary work[32].
FAQs
Where was Matt Ruff born?
Matt Ruff's place of birth was Queens[2].
What did Matt Ruff do for work?
Matt Ruff worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and science fiction writer[5].
Where did Matt Ruff go to school?
Matt Ruff was educated at Cornell University[9] and Stuyvesant High School[10].
What awards did Matt Ruff receive?
Honors received include Otherwise Award[11].