Sue Grafton
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Summary
Sue Grafton was born on April 24, 1940[1], in Louisville[2]. She died on December 28, 2017[3], in Santa Barbara[4]. She worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], author[8], and journalist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,467 views/month, #6,785 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Cornelius Warren Grafton[11]
- Mother: Vivian Boisseau Grafton[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: university teacher[15]
- Field of work: detective fiction[16], television adaptation[17], television screenwriting[18], detective literature[19]
- Educated at: University of Louisville[20], Western Kentucky University[21], Atherton High School[22]
- Notable work: "A" Is for Alibi[23], "B" Is for Burglar[24], "C" Is for Corpse[25], "D" Is for Deadbeat[26], "E" Is for Evidence[27], "F" Is for Fugitive[28], "G" Is for Gumshoe[29], "H" Is for Homicide[30], "I" Is for Innocent[31], "J" Is for Judgment[32], "K" Is for Killer[33], "L" Is for Lawless[34], "M" Is for Malice[35], "N" Is for Noose[36]
- Award received: The Grand Master[37], Ross Macdonald Literary Award[38], Cartier Diamond Dagger[39], Anthony Award for Best Novel[40], Anthony Award[41], Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[42], Shamus Award[43], Macavity Awards[44], Anthony Award for Best Short Story[45]
- Influenced by: Dashiell Hammett[46], Ross Macdonald[47]
- Sex or gender: female[48]
- Genre: crime literature[49]
- Commons category: Sue Grafton[50]
- Cause of death: appendix cancer[51]
- Academic degree: bachelor's degree[52]
- Residence: Louisville[53], Montecito[54]
- Family name: Grafton[55]
- Given name: Sue[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sue Grafton include G. P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award[57], an award[58].
Why It Matters
Sue Grafton has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Works attributed to her include "A" Is for Alibi[61], a written work[62] and "C" Is for Corpse[63], a literary work[64]. Entities named for her include G. P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award[57], an award[58].
FAQs
Where was Sue Grafton born?
Sue Grafton was born in Louisville[2].
Where did Sue Grafton die?
Sue Grafton passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
Who were Sue Grafton's parents?
Sue Grafton's father was Cornelius Warren Grafton[11]. Sue Grafton's mother was Vivian Boisseau Grafton[12].
What did Sue Grafton do for work?
Sue Grafton worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], author[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Sue Grafton go to school?
Sue Grafton was educated at University of Louisville[20], Western Kentucky University[21], and Atherton High School[22].
What awards did Sue Grafton receive?
Honors received include The Grand Master[37], Ross Macdonald Literary Award[38], Cartier Diamond Dagger[39], and Anthony Award for Best Novel[40].