Norman Mailer

American writer (1923–2007)
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Norman Mailer
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Norman Mailer

Summary

Norman Mailer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Long Branch[2]. He died in New York City[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Norman Mailer was born in Long Branch[2].
  • Norman Mailer passed away in New York City[3].
  • Norman Mailer is buried at Provincetown Cemetery[10].
  • Norman Mailer's father was Isaac Barnett Mailer[11].
  • Norman Mailer's mother was Fanny Schneider[12].
  • Among Norman Mailer's spouses was Adele Morales[13].
  • Norman Mailer was married to Jeanne Campbell[14].
  • Norman Mailer was married to Norris Church Mailer[15].
  • Among Norman Mailer's spouses was Bea Silverman[16].
  • Among Norman Mailer's spouses was Beverly Rentz Bentley[17].
  • Among Norman Mailer's spouses was Carol Stevens[18].
  • A child of Norman Mailer was Stephen Mailer[19].
  • A child of Norman Mailer was John Buffalo Mailer[20].
  • A child of Norman Mailer was Kate Mailer[21].
  • A child of Norman Mailer was Michael Mailer[22].
  • A child of Norman Mailer was Danielle Mailer[23].
  • A child of Norman Mailer was Elizabeth Anne Mailer[24].
  • Norman Mailer held citizenship in United States[25].
  • English was Norman Mailer's native language[26].
  • Norman Mailer's professions included journalist[4].
  • Norman Mailer worked as an actor[5].
  • Norman Mailer worked as a film director[6].
  • Norman Mailer's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Norman Mailer worked as a novelist[8].
  • Norman Mailer's professions included essayist[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Mailer was born in Long Branch[2]. His father was Isaac Barnett Mailer[11]. His mother was Fanny Schneider[12]. English was his native language[26].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[28], a former entity[29], in France[30], founded in 1150[31], headquartered in Paris[32]; Harvard University[33], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]; Boys High School[38], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1892[41]; and Boys and Girls High School[42], a high school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1975[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and essayist[27].

Recognition

Awards received include National Book Award[46], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1936[49]; George Polk Award[50], a journalism prize[51], in United States[52], founded in 1949[53]; PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[54], a literary award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1991[57]; Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[58]; Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[59]; and Helmerich Award[60].

Personal Life

Spouses include Adele Morales[13], a painter[61], 1925–2015[62], of United States[63]; Jeanne Campbell[14], a journalist[64], 1928–2007[65], of United Kingdom[66]; Norris Church Mailer[15], an actor[67], 1949–2010[68], of United States[69]; Bea Silverman[16]; Beverly Rentz Bentley[17]; and Carol Stevens[18]. Children include Stephen Mailer[19], a television actor[70], b. 1966[71], of United States[72]; John Buffalo Mailer[20], a playwright[73], b. 1978[74], of United States[75]; Kate Mailer[21], an actor[76], b. 1962[77], of United States[78]; Michael Mailer[22], a film producer[79], b. 1964[80], of United States[81]; Danielle Mailer[23]; and Elizabeth Anne Mailer[24]. Norman Mailer's religion is recorded as Judaism[82].

Death and Burial

Norman Mailer passed away in New York City[3]. The cause of death was kidney failure[83]. Burial took place at Provincetown Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Norman Mailer has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]

He has been cited as an influence by Tom Wolfe[85], a journalist[86], 1930–2018[87], of United States[88], awarded the National Humanities Medal[89], specialised in literature[90].

Works attributed to him include The Executioner's Song[91], a written work[92] and The Naked and the Dead[93], a written work[94].

FAQs

Where was Norman Mailer born?

Norman Mailer was born in Long Branch[2].

Where did Norman Mailer die?

Norman Mailer died in New York City[3].

Who were Norman Mailer's parents?

Norman Mailer's father was Isaac Barnett Mailer[11]. Norman Mailer's mother was Fanny Schneider[12].

Who was Norman Mailer married to?

Norman Mailer's spouses include Adele Morales[13], Jeanne Campbell[14], Norris Church Mailer[15], and Bea Silverman[16].

What did Norman Mailer do for work?

Norman Mailer worked as journalist[4], actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Norman Mailer go to school?

Norman Mailer was educated at University of Paris[28], Harvard University[33], Boys High School[38], and Boys and Girls High School[42].

What awards did Norman Mailer receive?

Honors received include National Book Award[46], George Polk Award[50], PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[54], and Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[58].

Who did Norman Mailer influence?

Norman Mailer has been cited as an influence by Tom Wolfe[85].

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  1. 8d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 28d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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