David Gerrold

Science fiction screenwriter and author

David Gerrold - Science fiction screenwriter and author
Born

January 24th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American science fiction screenwriter and author achieved prominence in the 1960s. Best recognized for creating the episode "The Trouble with Tribbles" for the television series Star Trek. Contributed to the science fiction genre through numerous novels and scripts, often focusing on complex themes and character development. Later works continued to explore innovative storytelling and speculative ideas.

Wrote the Star Trek episode 'The Trouble with Tribbles'

Authored the novel 'The War Against the Chtorr'

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