Norman Mailer
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Summary
Norman Mailer was born in Long Branch[1]. He died in New York City[2]. He worked as a journalist[3], actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,788 views/month, #5,494 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Provincetown Cemetery[9]
- Father: Isaac Barnett Mailer[10]
- Mother: Fanny Schneider[11]
- Spouse: Adele Morales[12], Jeanne Campbell[13], Norris Church Mailer[14], Bea Silverman[15], Beverly Rentz Bentley[16], Carol Stevens[17]
- Child: Stephen Mailer[18], John Buffalo Mailer[19], Kate Mailer[20], Michael Mailer[21], Danielle Mailer[22], Elizabeth Anne Mailer[23], Maggie Alexandra Mailer[24], Susan Mailer[25]
- Country of citizenship: United States[26]
- Native language: English[27]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[28]
- Occupation: essayist[29], writer[30], playwright[31], poet[32], film producer[33], film editor[34], historian[35], biographer[36], stage actor[37], director[38]
- Educated at: University of Paris[39], Harvard University[40], Boys High School[41], Boys and Girls High School[42]
- Award received: National Book Award[43], George Polk Award[44], PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[45], Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[46], Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[47], Helmerich Award[48], Emerson-Thoreau Medal[49], Legion of Honour[50], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[51], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[52], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[53], star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[54], Lucien Barrière Literary Award[55]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[56], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[57], The 8th Street Club[58]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[59]
- Sex or gender: male[60]
- Military branch: United States Army[61]
- Commons category: Norman Mailer[62]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[63]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[64]
Product Details
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Type: Person[65]
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Country: US[66]
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Began / founded: 1923-01-31[67]
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Ended / dissolved: 2007-11-10[68]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3fe43071-e595-41f7-9567-be3fed5fa3e6[69]
Why It Matters
Norman Mailer has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
He has been cited as an influence by Tom Wolfe[72], a journalist[73], 1930–2018[74], of United States[75], awarded the National Humanities Medal[76], specialised in literature[77].
Works attributed to him include The Executioner's Song[78], a written work[79] and The Naked and the Dead[80], a written work[81].
FAQs
Where was Norman Mailer born?
Norman Mailer was born in Long Branch[1].
Where did Norman Mailer die?
Norman Mailer died in New York City[2].
Who were Norman Mailer's parents?
Norman Mailer's father was Isaac Barnett Mailer[10]. Norman Mailer's mother was Fanny Schneider[11].
Who was Norman Mailer married to?
Norman Mailer's spouses include Adele Morales[12], Jeanne Campbell[13], Norris Church Mailer[14], and Bea Silverman[15].
What did Norman Mailer do for work?
Norman Mailer worked as a journalist[3], actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], and novelist[7].
Where did Norman Mailer go to school?
Norman Mailer was educated at University of Paris[39], Harvard University[40], Boys High School[41], and Boys and Girls High School[42].
What awards did Norman Mailer receive?
Honors received include National Book Award[43], George Polk Award[44], PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[45], and Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[46].
Who did Norman Mailer influence?
Norman Mailer has been cited as an influence by Tom Wolfe[72].