Michael Connelly
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Summary
Michael Connelly was born on July 21, 1956[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], crime fiction writer[5], chronicler[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,244 views/month, #6,375 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: actor[11], film producer[12], novelist[13], television producer[14]
- Field of work: literary activity[15], detective literature[16], journalism[17]
- Employer: Los Angeles Times[18]
- Educated at: University of Florida[19]
- Notable work: The Black Echo[20], Blood Work[21], The Poet[22]
- Award received: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[23], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[24], Cartier Diamond Dagger[25], Anthony Award for Best Novel[26], Barry Award for Best Novel[27], German Crime Fiction Award[28], Shamus Award[29], Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction[30], Bancarella Literary Prize[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Genre: crime literature[33]
- Commons category: Michael Connelly[34]
- Family name: Connelly[35]
- Given name: Michael[36]
- Official website: http://www.michaelconnelly.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michael Connelly[38]
- Work location: Florida[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Topic has template: Template:Michael Connelly[41]
- Name in native language: Michael Connelly[42]
Why It Matters
Michael Connelly has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[45], a writer[46], b. 1954[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Nero Award[49], specialised in literary activity[50].
Works attributed to him include The Lincoln Lawyer[51], a literary work[52]; The Black Echo[53], a written work[54]; The Brass Verdict[55], a written work[56]; The Poet[57], a written work[58]; Blood Work[59], a written work[60]; and The Concrete Blonde[61], a written work[62].
FAQs
Where was Michael Connelly born?
Michael Connelly was born in Philadelphia[2].
What did Michael Connelly do for work?
Michael Connelly worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], crime fiction writer[5], chronicler[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Michael Connelly go to school?
Michael Connelly was educated at University of Florida[19].
What awards did Michael Connelly receive?
Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel[23], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[24], Cartier Diamond Dagger[25], and Anthony Award for Best Novel[26].
Who did Michael Connelly influence?
Michael Connelly has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[45].