Michael Connelly

American novelist, journalist, crime fiction writer, and screenwriter (born 1956)
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Michael Connelly

Summary

Michael Connelly is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on July 21, 1956[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], crime fiction writer[6], chronicler[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (926 views/month, #6,375 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Connelly's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Michael Connelly was born on July 21, 1956[3].
  • Michael Connelly held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Michael Connelly's native language[11].
  • Michael Connelly's professions included writer[4].
  • Michael Connelly worked as a journalist[5].
  • Michael Connelly worked as a crime fiction writer[6].
  • Michael Connelly's professions included chronicler[7].
  • Michael Connelly worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Michael Connelly's professions included actor[12].
  • Michael Connelly's field of work was literary activity[13].
  • Michael Connelly's field of work was detective literature[14].
  • Michael Connelly's field of work was journalism[15].
  • Among Michael Connelly's employers was Los Angeles Times[16].
  • Michael Connelly's education included a stint at University of Florida[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Connelly is The Black Echo[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Connelly is Blood Work[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Connelly is The Poet[20].
  • Michael Connelly received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[21].
  • Michael Connelly received the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[22].
  • Michael Connelly received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[23].
  • Michael Connelly received the Anthony Award for Best Novel[24].
  • Michael Connelly received the Anthony Award for Best Novel[25].
  • Michael Connelly received the Anthony Award for Best Novel[26].
  • Michael Connelly is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Connelly was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on July 21, 1956[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Michael Connelly was educated at University of Florida[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], crime fiction writer[6], chronicler[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[12]. Fields of work include literary activity[13]; detective literature[14], a literary genre[28]; and journalism[15], an industry[29]. Among Michael Connelly's employers was Los Angeles Times[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Black Echo[18], a written work[30]; Blood Work[19], a written work[31]; and The Poet[20], a written work[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[21], a literary award[33], in United States[34]; Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[22], a literary award[35], in France[36], founded in 1948[37]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[23], a literary award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1986[40]; Anthony Award for Best Novel[24], a class of award[41], in United States[42]; Barry Award for Best Novel[43], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1997[46]; and German Crime Fiction Award[47], a literary award[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1985[50].

Why It Matters

Michael Connelly ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (926 views/month, #6,375 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[53], a writer[54], b. 1954[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Nero Award[57], specialised in literary activity[58].

Works attributed to him include The Lincoln Lawyer[59], a literary work[60]; The Brass Verdict[61], a written work[62]; The Black Echo[63], a written work[64]; The Poet[65], a written work[66]; Blood Work[67], a written work[68]; and The Narrows[69], a literary work[70].

FAQs

Where was Michael Connelly born?

Michael Connelly was born in Philadelphia[2].

What did Michael Connelly do for work?

Michael Connelly worked as writer[4], journalist[5], crime fiction writer[6], chronicler[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Michael Connelly go to school?

Michael Connelly was educated at University of Florida[17].

What awards did Michael Connelly receive?

Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[21], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[22], Cartier Diamond Dagger[23], and Anthony Award for Best Novel[24].

Who did Michael Connelly influence?

Michael Connelly has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[53].

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  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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