Robert Bloch
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Robert Bloch
Summary
Robert Bloch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on April 5, 1917[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on September 23, 1994[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and television writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,798 views/month, #6,784 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Robert Bloch's place of birth was Chicago[2].
- Robert Bloch passed away in Los Angeles[4].
- Robert Bloch was born on April 5, 1917[3].
- Robert Bloch died on September 23, 1994[5].
- Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
- Robert Bloch was married to Elly Bloch[13].
- Robert Bloch held citizenship in United States[14].
- Robert Bloch worked as a writer[6].
- Robert Bloch worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Robert Bloch worked as a novelist[8].
- Robert Bloch's professions included science fiction writer[9].
- Robert Bloch worked as a television writer[10].
- Robert Bloch worked as a film screenwriter[15].
- Robert Bloch's field of work was literary activity[16].
- Robert Bloch's field of work was fantasy literature[17].
- Robert Bloch's field of work was science fiction[18].
- Robert Bloch's field of work was horror literature[19].
- Robert Bloch's field of work was detective literature[20].
- Robert Bloch's field of work was film screenwriting[21].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Bloch is Psycho[22].
- Robert Bloch received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[23].
- Robert Bloch received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[24].
- Robert Bloch received the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[25].
- Robert Bloch received the Inkpot Award[26].
- Robert Bloch received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[27].
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Origins and Family
Robert Bloch was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on April 5, 1917[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], television writer[10], and film screenwriter[15]. Fields of work include literary activity[16]; fantasy literature[17], a literary genre[28]; science fiction[18], a speculative fiction genre[29]; horror literature[19], a literary genre[30]; detective literature[20], a literary genre[31]; and film screenwriting[21], an occupation[32].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Robert Bloch is Psycho[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Short Story[23], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1955[35]; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[24], a lifetime achievement award[36], founded in 1975[37]; World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[25], a literary award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1991[40]; Inkpot Award[26], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1974[43]; Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[27], a class of award[44], founded in 1987[45]; and Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[46], a class of award[47], in United States[48].
Personal Life
Robert Bloch was married to Elly Bloch[13].
Death and Burial
Robert Bloch died on September 23, 1994[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was cancer[49]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Robert Bloch ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,798 views/month, #6,784 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Works attributed to him include Psycho[52], a literary work[53]; Psycho II[54], a literary work[55]; and Psycho House[56], a literary work[57].
FAQs
Where was Robert Bloch born?
Robert Bloch was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Robert Bloch die?
Robert Bloch died in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Robert Bloch married to?
Robert Bloch's spouses include Elly Bloch[13].
What did Robert Bloch do for work?
Robert Bloch worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and television writer[10].
What awards did Robert Bloch receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Short Story[23], World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[24], World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[25], and Inkpot Award[26].