Nelson Algren
WritingAlso in Acting
Born March 28, 1909·Died May 9, 1981 (at 72)·Detroit, Michigan, USA·Male
Biography
Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was an American writer whose novels of the poor are lifted from routine naturalism by his vision of their pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He also catches with poetic skill the mood of the city’s underside: its jukebox pounding, stench, and neon glare.
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
12 credits across 10 titlesWriting
5 creditsActing
2 creditsAs self
5 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
