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Arthur C. Clarke

Writing

Born December 16, 1917 · Minehead, Somerset, England, UK

Died March 19, 2008

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Biography

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host.

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Awards & recognition

  • Geffen Award — Best Translated Science Fiction Novel · 2005
  • Sri Lankabhimanya · 2005
  • Retro Hugo Award — Best Short Story · 2004
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 1997
  • Theodore von Kármán Award · 1996
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  • Knight Bachelor · 1994
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1989
  • International Space Hall of Fame · 1989
  • Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award · 1986
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1985
  • Marconi Prize · 1982
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1980
  • Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1980
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1974
  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1974
  • Locus Award — Best Novel · 1974
  • Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1974
  • BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1973
  • Nebula Award — Best Novella · 1973
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1969
  • Stuart Ballantine Medal · 1963
  • Kalinga Prize · 1961
  • Hugo Award — Best Short Story · 1956
  • International Fantasy Award — Best Non Fiction · 1952
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 2002 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1999 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1998 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1995 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1994 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1993 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1992 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1991 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Anthology · 1991 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1990 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1988 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1987 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1984 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Anthology · 1982 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1980 · nominated
  • BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1979 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novel · 1977 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novel · 1976 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Reprint Anthology/Collection · 1973 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novella · 1972 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Fiction · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1969 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1963 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968Screenplay

Kubrick by Kubrick

2020as Self (archive footage)

Horizon

1964

Childhood's End

2015Novel

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014as Self (archive footage)

Without Warning

1994as Self

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

2010: The Year We Make Contact

1984as Man on Park Bench (uncredited)

Fractals: The Colors of Infinity

1995as Self

Starman

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