Thomas Harris

American author and screenwriter
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Thomas Harris

Summary

Thomas Harris is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jackson[2]. He was born on April 11, 1940[3]. He worked as a writer[4], screenwriter[5], and novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,291 views/month, #6,231 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Harris's place of birth was Jackson[2].
  • Thomas Harris was born on April 11, 1940[3].
  • Thomas Harris held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Thomas Harris worked as a writer[4].
  • Thomas Harris worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Thomas Harris worked as a novelist[6].
  • Thomas Harris's education included a stint at Baylor University[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Harris is Red Dragon[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Harris is The Silence of the Lambs[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Harris is Hannibal[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Harris is Hannibal Rising[13].
  • Thomas Harris received the Anthony Award for Best Novel[14].
  • Thomas Harris received the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[15].
  • Thomas Harris received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[16].
  • Thomas Harris received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[17].
  • Thomas Harris was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[18].
  • Thomas Harris is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Harris's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Harris's family name is recorded as Harris[21].
  • Thomas Harris's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Harris's official website is recorded as http://www.randomhouse.com/features/thomasharris/[23].
  • Thomas Harris's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Thomas Harris[24].
  • Thomas Harris's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[25].
  • Thomas Harris's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Novel[26].
  • Thomas Harris's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Harris's place of birth was Jackson[2]. He was born on April 11, 1940[3].

Education

Thomas Harris was educated at Baylor University[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], screenwriter[5], and novelist[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Red Dragon[10], a literary work[28]; The Silence of the Lambs[11], a literary work[29]; Hannibal[12], a written work[30]; and Hannibal Rising[13], a literary work[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Anthony Award for Best Novel[14], a class of award[32], in United States[33]; Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[15], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1948[36]; Bram Stoker Award for Novel[16], a class of award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[17], a class of award[39], founded in 1987[40].

Why It Matters

Thomas Harris ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,291 views/month, #6,231 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include The Silence of the Lambs[43], a literary work[44]; Red Dragon[45], a literary work[46]; Hannibal[47], a written work[48]; Hannibal Rising[49], a literary work[50]; Black Sunday[51], a written work[52]; and Cari Mora[53], a literary work[54].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Harris born?

Thomas Harris's place of birth was Jackson[2].

What did Thomas Harris do for work?

Thomas Harris worked as writer[4], screenwriter[5], and novelist[6].

Where did Thomas Harris go to school?

Thomas Harris was educated at Baylor University[9].

What awards did Thomas Harris receive?

Honors received include Anthony Award for Best Novel[14], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[15], Bram Stoker Award for Novel[16], and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . search.worldcat.org. search.worldcat.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Retrieved . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . musik-sammler.de. musik-sammler.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . bramstokerawards.horror.org. bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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