Jerzy Kosiński
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Summary
Jerzy Kosiński was born on June 14, 1933[1], in Łódź[2]. He died on May 3, 1991[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], writer[7], essayist[8], and sociologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,113 views/month, #6,839 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Kiki Kosinski[11], Mary Hayward Weir[12]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[13], United States[14]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[15]
- Field of work: literature[16]
- Employer: Wesleyan University[17]
- Educated at: Columbia University[18]
- Notable work: The Painted Bird[19], Cockpit[20], Being There[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Writers Guild of America Award[23], National Book Award[24], National Book Award for Fiction[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Jerzy Kosinski[27]
- Unmarried partner: Urszula Dudziak[28]
- Cause of death: barbiturate overdose[29]
- Family name: Kosiński[30], Lewinkopf[31]
- Given name: Jerzy[32], Nikodem[33]
- Pseudonym: Joseph Novak[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jerzy Kosinski[35]
- Manner of death: suicide[36]
- Nominated for: Nebula Award for Best Novella[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38], Polish[39]
- Birth name: Józef Lewinkopf[40]
- Name in native language: Jerzy Kosiński[41]
- Start of work period: 1965[42]
Why It Matters
Jerzy Kosiński has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include The Painted Bird[45], a written work[46] and Being There[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Jerzy Kosiński born?
Jerzy Kosiński's place of birth was Łódź[2].
Where did Jerzy Kosiński die?
Jerzy Kosiński passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Jerzy Kosiński married to?
Jerzy Kosiński's spouses include Kiki Kosinski[11] and Mary Hayward Weir[12].
What did Jerzy Kosiński do for work?
Jerzy Kosiński worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], writer[7], essayist[8], and sociologist[9].
Where did Jerzy Kosiński go to school?
Jerzy Kosiński was educated at Columbia University[18].
What awards did Jerzy Kosiński receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Writers Guild of America Award[23], National Book Award[24], and National Book Award for Fiction[25].