Erle Stanley Gardner
American lawyer and author of Perry Mason
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Died
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Artists & Creatives
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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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