Erle Stanley Gardner

American lawyer and author of Perry Mason

Erle Stanley Gardner - American lawyer and author of Perry Mason
Born

July 17th, 1889
135 years ago

Died

March 11th, 1970
55 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Practiced law while writing pulp fiction. Created the character Perry Mason, a defense attorney appearing in a series of detective novels. The character became the basis for a successful television series. Also wrote under various pseudonyms and produced numerous other works, including thrillers and mysteries. Garnered popularity for courtroom drama and intricate plots.

Created the Perry Mason series

Wrote over 80 novels featuring Perry Mason

Contributed to the television adaptation of Perry Mason

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