Lee Child
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Lee Child
Summary
Lee Child is a human[1]. He was born in Coventry[2]. He was born on October 29, 1954[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], author[6], screenwriter[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,575 views/month, #5,600 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Lee Child's place of birth was Coventry[2].
- Lee Child was born on October 29, 1954[3].
- Lee Child held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- Lee Child worked as a writer[4].
- Lee Child's professions included novelist[5].
- Lee Child worked as an author[6].
- Lee Child worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Lee Child worked as a film actor[8].
- Lee Child worked as a television producer[11].
- Lee Child's field of work was literary activity[12].
- Lee Child's field of work was television production[13].
- Lee Child held the position of Booker Prize judge[14].
- Lee Child held the position of Booker Prize judge[15].
- Lee Child was educated at University of Sheffield[16].
- Lee Child was educated at King Edward's School[17].
- Lee Child was educated at University of Sheffield[18].
- Lee Child was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham[19].
- A notable work attributed to Lee Child is Killing Floor[20].
- A notable work attributed to Lee Child is Die Trying[21].
- A notable work attributed to Lee Child is Tripwire[22].
- A notable work attributed to Lee Child is Echo Burning[23].
- A notable work attributed to Lee Child is The Enemy[24].
- A notable work attributed to Lee Child is One Shot[25].
- Lee Child received the Nero Award[26].
- Lee Child received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[29]
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MusicBrainz ID: b2efc970-5101-4421-b431-70c2200ea577[30]
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Origins and Family
Born in Coventry[2], Lee Child… he was born on October 29, 1954[3].
Education
Educated at University of Sheffield[16], a public research university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1905[33], headquartered in Sheffield[34]; King Edward's School[17], a day school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1552[37]; and King Edward's School, Birmingham[19], a painting[38], founded in 1833[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], author[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], and television producer[11]. Fields of work include literary activity[12] and television production[13], an industry[40]. Positions held include Booker Prize judge[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Killing Floor[20], a literary work[41]; Die Trying[21]; Tripwire[22]; Echo Burning[23]; The Enemy[24]; and One Shot[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Nero Award[26], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1979[44]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[27], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1986[47]; Anthony Award for Best First Novel[48], an award for best first work[49], in United States[50]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Barry Award for Best Novel[54], a class of award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1997[57]; and Gumshoe Awards[58], an award[59], in United States[60], founded in 2002[61].
Why It Matters
Lee Child ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,575 views/month, #5,600 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Killing Floor[64], a literary work[65]; Gone Tomorrow[66], a literary work[67]; One Shot[68], a literary work[69]; Persuader[70], a literary work[71]; Bad Luck and Trouble[72], a written work[73]; and Die Trying[74], a literary work[75].
FAQs
Where was Lee Child born?
Lee Child was born in Coventry[2].
What did Lee Child do for work?
Lee Child worked as writer[4], novelist[5], author[6], screenwriter[7], and film actor[8].
Where did Lee Child go to school?
Lee Child was educated at University of Sheffield[16], King Edward's School[17], University of Sheffield[18], and King Edward's School, Birmingham[19].
What awards did Lee Child receive?
Honors received include Nero Award[26], Cartier Diamond Dagger[27], Anthony Award for Best First Novel[48], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51].