Denis Johnson
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Summary
Denis Johnson was born on July 1, 1949[1], in Munich[2]. He died on May 24, 2017[3], in Sea Ranch[4]. He worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,695 views/month, #6,438 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Gualala[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: film actor[14], short story writer[15], playwright[16], essayist[17], actor[18], musician[19]
- Educated at: University of Iowa[20]
- Notable work: Jesus' Son[21], Tree of Smoke[22], Angels[23], The Laughing Monsters[24], The Name of the World[25]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[26], National Book Award for Fiction[27], O. Henry Award[28], Whiting Awards[29], Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction[30], Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[32]
- Influenced by: Fat City[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Denis Johnson[35]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[36]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[37]
- Residence: Sea Ranch[38]
- Family name: Johnson[39]
- Given name: Denis[40]
- Medical condition: addiction[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Nominated for: Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Birth name: Denis Hale Johnson[45]
- Name in native language: Denis Johnson[46]
- Start of work period: 1969[47]
Why It Matters
Denis Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Denis Johnson born?
Denis Johnson was born in Munich[2].
Where did Denis Johnson die?
Denis Johnson passed away in Sea Ranch[4].
What did Denis Johnson do for work?
Denis Johnson worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Denis Johnson go to school?
Denis Johnson was educated at University of Iowa[20].
What awards did Denis Johnson receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], National Book Award for Fiction[27], O. Henry Award[28], and Whiting Awards[29].