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Kurt Vonnegut

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Born November 11, 1922 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Died April 11, 2007

Also known as Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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Biography

Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) was an American writer known for his satirical and darkly humorous books. He published 14 novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works over six decades; and further works have been published since his death.

Awards & recognition

  • Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 2019
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2015
  • Carl Sandburg Literary Award · 2001
  • Humanist of the Year · 1992
  • Mondello Prize · 1991
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  • Eugene V. Debs Award · 1981
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1973
  • National Book Award · 1970
  • Guggenheim Fellowship · 1967
  • Purple Heart
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 2012 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Fiction · 1973 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1970 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1970 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1964 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1960 · nominated
  • International Fantasy Award — Best Fiction · 1953 · nominated

Filmography14 titles

The Civil War

1990as Various (voice)

Brooklyn Bridge

1981as Self (voice)

Sicko

2007Thanks

Who Am I This Time?

1982Original Story, Story

Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time

2021as Self (archive footage)

Howard

2018as Self (archive footage)

Mother Night

1996as Sad Man on Street

Slaughterhouse-Five

1972Novel

The Daily Show

1996as Self

Back to School

1986as Self

Breakfast of Champions

1999as Commercial Director

Here After

2020Thanks

Slapstick of Another Kind

1982Novel

Never Down

2007as Robert