Philip K. Dick
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Born December 16, 1928·Died March 2, 1982 (at 53)·Chicago, Illinois, USA·Male
Biography
American short story writer, novelist, and essayist. Dick has been hailed as one of the most original and thought-provoking writers of science fiction. He is regarded as one of the most prolific writers of the form during the mid-twentieth century. Since his death, Dick's work has been the subject of numerous critical studies and cinematic adaptations.
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Critics praise his short stories as innovative and provocative, contending that Dick's fiction cleverly explores scientific, social, and metaphysical issues of concern to post-World War II America.
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Filmography
39 credits across 37 titlesWriting
30 creditsCreator
1 creditCrew
2 creditsAs self
6 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
