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Biography
Kurt Vonnegut was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His published work includes fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works over fifty years; further works have been published since his death.
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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)
1990as Various (voice)
Brooklyn Bridge
1981as Self (voice)
1981as Self (voice)
Sicko
2007Thanks
2007Thanks
Who Am I This Time?
1982Original Story, Story
1982Original Story, Story
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time
2021as Self (archive footage)
2021as Self (archive footage)
Howard
2018as Self (archive footage)
2018as Self (archive footage)
Mother Night
1996as Sad Man on Street
1996as Sad Man on Street
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972Novel
1972Novel
The Daily Show
1996as Self
1996as Self
Back to School
1986as Self
1986as Self
Breakfast of Champions
1999as Commercial Director
1999as Commercial Director
Here After
2020Thanks
2020Thanks
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982Lyricist, Novel, Screenplay
1982Lyricist, Novel, Screenplay
Never Down
2007as Robert
2007as Robert