Robert Sheckley
Author and screenwriter of science fiction
Born
July 16th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
December 9th, 2005
19 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and screenwriter, contributed significantly to the science fiction genre. Published numerous short stories and novels that explored satire and absurdity in futuristic settings. Gained recognition for the novel 'The Status Civilization', which received acclaim for its originality and humor. Worked in television and film, adapting works for screen, and was influential among peers in speculative fiction. Continued to write until the later years of life.
Authored 'The Status Civilization'
Wrote numerous acclaimed short stories
Contributed scripts for television and film
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