Michael Marshall Smith

British novelist, screenwriter and short story writer
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Summary

Michael Marshall Smith is a human[1]. Born in Knutsford[2], he… he was born on May 3, 1965[3]. He worked as a writer[4], screenwriter[5], science fiction writer[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Marshall Smith's place of birth was Knutsford[2].
  • Michael Marshall Smith was born on May 3, 1965[3].
  • Michael Marshall Smith was born on 1965[9].
  • Michael Marshall Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's professions included writer[4].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Michael Marshall Smith worked as an author[7].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's education included a stint at King's College[11].
  • Michael Marshall Smith was educated at Chigwell School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Marshall Smith is Only Forward[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Marshall Smith is One of Us[14].
  • Michael Marshall Smith received the Philip K. Dick Award[15].
  • Michael Marshall Smith received the British Fantasy Awards[16].
  • Michael Marshall Smith received the Bob Morane award for best short story[17].
  • Michael Marshall Smith received the August Derleth Award[18].
  • Michael Marshall Smith received the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[19].
  • Michael Marshall Smith received the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[20].
  • Michael Marshall Smith is recorded as male[21].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[23].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's family name is recorded as Marshall[24].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's given name is recorded as Michael[25].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's pseudonym is recorded as Michael Marshall[26].
  • Michael Marshall Smith's official website is recorded as https://www.michaelmarshallsmith.com[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Marshall Smith's place of birth was Knutsford[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 3, 1965[3] and 1965[9].

Education

Educated at King's College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1441[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Chigwell School[12], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1629[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], screenwriter[5], science fiction writer[6], and author[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Only Forward[13], a literary work[35] and One of Us[14], a literary work[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Philip K. Dick Award[15], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1983[39]; British Fantasy Awards[16], a group of awards[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1971[42]; Bob Morane award for best short story[17]; August Derleth Award[18], a literary award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1972[45]; and British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[19].

Why It Matters

Michael Marshall Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Michael Marshall Smith born?

Michael Marshall Smith was born in Knutsford[2].

What did Michael Marshall Smith do for work?

Michael Marshall Smith worked as writer[4], screenwriter[5], science fiction writer[6], and author[7].

Where did Michael Marshall Smith go to school?

Michael Marshall Smith was educated at King's College[11] and Chigwell School[12].

What awards did Michael Marshall Smith receive?

Honors received include Philip K. Dick Award[15], British Fantasy Awards[16], Bob Morane award for best short story[17], and August Derleth Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . bobmorane.noosfere.org. Retrieved . bobmorane.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . britishfantasysociety.org. britishfantasysociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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