Pete Hamill

American journalist, novelist, essayist, editor and educator (1935-2020)
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Pete Hamill

Summary

Pete Hamill is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1935[3]. He passed away in Brooklyn[4]. He died on August 5, 2020[5]. He worked as a writer[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Pete Hamill was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Pete Hamill passed away in Brooklyn[4].
  • Pete Hamill was born on June 24, 1935[3].
  • Pete Hamill died on August 5, 2020[5].
  • Pete Hamill was married to Fukiko Aoki[11].
  • Pete Hamill held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Pete Hamill worked as a writer[6].
  • Pete Hamill worked as an editor[7].
  • Pete Hamill worked as a journalist[8].
  • Pete Hamill worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Pete Hamill's education included a stint at Regis High School[13].
  • Pete Hamill received the Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award[14].
  • Pete Hamill is recorded as male[15].
  • Pete Hamill's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Pete Hamill's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[17].
  • Pete Hamill's Commons category is recorded as Pete Hamill[18].
  • Pete Hamill's residence is recorded as Tribeca[19].
  • Pete Hamill's family name is recorded as Hamill[20].
  • Pete Hamill's given name is recorded as Pete[21].
  • Pete Hamill's official website is recorded as http://www.petehamill.com/[22].
  • Pete Hamill's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[23].
  • Pete Hamill's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Pete Hamill's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Pete Hamill'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Pete Hamill's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on June 24, 1935[3].

Education

Pete Hamill's education included a stint at Regis High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and screenwriter[9].

Recognition

Pete Hamill received the Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award[14].

Personal Life

Among Pete Hamill's spouses was Fukiko Aoki[11].

Death and Burial

Pete Hamill died on August 5, 2020[5]. He passed away in Brooklyn[4].

Why It Matters

Pete Hamill ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Pete Hamill born?

Pete Hamill's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Pete Hamill die?

Pete Hamill died in Brooklyn[4].

Who was Pete Hamill married to?

Pete Hamill's spouses include Fukiko Aoki[11].

What did Pete Hamill do for work?

Pete Hamill worked as writer[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Pete Hamill go to school?

Pete Hamill was educated at Regis High School[13].

What awards did Pete Hamill receive?

Honors received include Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award
    Sex or gender male
    Award received
    Cantic id 981060961154806706
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