Martin Cruz Smith
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Summary
Martin Cruz Smith was born on November 3, 1942[1], in Reading[2]. He died on July 11, 2025[3], in San Rafael[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,365 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[11]
- Notable work: Gorky Park[12]
- Award received: Hammett Prize[13], The Grand Master[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Martin Cruz Smith[16]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[17]
- Family name: Smith[18]
- Given name: Martin[19]
- Pseudonym: Nick Carter[20]
- Official website: http://www.martincruzsmith.com[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Described by source: The Daily Telegraph[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: Martin William Smith[25]
- Name in native language: Martin Cruz Smith[26]
Why It Matters
Martin Cruz Smith has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Martin Cruz Smith born?
Martin Cruz Smith was born in Reading[2].
Where did Martin Cruz Smith die?
Martin Cruz Smith died in San Rafael[4].
What did Martin Cruz Smith do for work?
Martin Cruz Smith worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8].
Where did Martin Cruz Smith go to school?
Martin Cruz Smith was educated at University of Pennsylvania[11].
What awards did Martin Cruz Smith receive?
Honors received include Hammett Prize[13] and The Grand Master[14].