Ray Bradbury
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Ray Bradbury
Summary
Ray Bradbury is a human[1]. Born in Waukegan[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1920[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on June 5, 2012[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], poet[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69,205 views/month, #4,929 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Waukegan[2], Ray Bradbury…
- Ray Bradbury passed away in Los Angeles[4].
- Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920[3].
- Ray Bradbury died on June 5, 2012[5].
- Ray Bradbury died on June 6, 2012[12].
- Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[13].
- Ray Bradbury's father was Leonard Spaulding Bradbury, Sr.[14].
- Ray Bradbury was married to Marguerite Bradbury[15].
- A child of Ray Bradbury was Bettina F. Bradbury[16].
- Ray Bradbury held citizenship in United States[17].
- Ray Bradbury's professions included screenwriter[6].
- Ray Bradbury's professions included poet[7].
- Ray Bradbury worked as a writer[8].
- Ray Bradbury worked as a prose writer[9].
- Ray Bradbury's professions included novelist[10].
- Ray Bradbury worked as a science fiction writer[18].
- Ray Bradbury's education included a stint at Los Angeles High School[19].
- Ray Bradbury received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20].
- Ray Bradbury received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[21].
- Ray Bradbury received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[22].
- Ray Bradbury received the First Fandom Hall of Fame award[23].
- Ray Bradbury received the Helmerich Award[24].
- Ray Bradbury received the Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[25].
- Ray Bradbury's religion is recorded as Unitarian Universalism[26].
- Ray Bradbury is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1920-08-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-06-05[31]
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Genre(s): audio drama[32]
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Community tags: audio drama, audiobook, has german audio plays, has german audiobooks[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6b9750c5-04c3-45b4-aef2-55b8c957a923[34]
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Origins and Family
Ray Bradbury's place of birth was Waukegan[2]. He was born on August 22, 1920[3]. His father was Leonard Spaulding Bradbury, Sr.[14].
Education
Ray Bradbury's education included a stint at Los Angeles High School[19]. Academic degrees include honorary doctorate[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], poet[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], novelist[10], and science fiction writer[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20], a science fiction award[36], in United States[37]; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[21], a lifetime achievement award[38], founded in 1975[39]; Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[22], a class of award[40], founded in 1987[41]; First Fandom Hall of Fame award[23], a science fiction award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44]; Helmerich Award[24], a literary award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1985[47]; and Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[25], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1930[50].
Personal Life
Among Ray Bradbury's spouses was Marguerite Bradbury[15]. A child of him was Bettina F. Bradbury[16]. His religion is recorded as Unitarian Universalism[26].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 5, 2012[5] and June 6, 2012[12]. Ray Bradbury passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ray Bradbury include Bradbury Award[51] and Bradbury Landing[52].
Why It Matters
Ray Bradbury ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69,205 views/month, #4,929 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Stephen King[55], a television producer[56], b. 1947[57], of United States[58], awarded the National Book Award[59]; Joss Whedon[60], a film director[61], b. 1964[62], of United States[63], awarded the Prometheus Award - Special Award[64]; Clive Barker[65], a film director[66], b. 1952[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the Lambda Literary Award[69]; Shaun Tan[70], a writer[71], b. 1974[72], of Australia[73], awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal[74], specialised in young adult literature[75]; and Irakli Lomouri[76], a translator[77], b. 1959[78], of Soviet Union[79].
Works attributed to him include Fahrenheit 451[80], a literary work[81], founded in 1951[82]; There Will Come Soft Rains[83], a literary work[84], founded in 1950[85]; Something Wicked This Way Comes[86], a literary work[87]; The Martian Chronicles[88]; The Veldt[89]; and Dandelion Wine[90]. Entities named for him include Bradbury Award[51] and Bradbury Landing[52].
FAQs
Where was Ray Bradbury born?
Born in Waukegan[2], Ray Bradbury…
Where did Ray Bradbury die?
Ray Bradbury passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Ray Bradbury's parents?
Ray Bradbury's father was Leonard Spaulding Bradbury, Sr.[14].
Who was Ray Bradbury married to?
Ray Bradbury's spouses include Marguerite Bradbury[15].
What did Ray Bradbury do for work?
Ray Bradbury worked as screenwriter[6], poet[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and novelist[10].
Where did Ray Bradbury go to school?
Ray Bradbury was educated at Los Angeles High School[19].
What awards did Ray Bradbury receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20], World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[21], Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[22], and First Fandom Hall of Fame award[23].
Who did Ray Bradbury influence?
Ray Bradbury has been cited as an influence by Stephen King[55], Joss Whedon[60], Clive Barker[65], and Shaun Tan[70].