Nelson Algren

Writing

Born March 28, 1909 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died May 9, 1981

Biography

Nelson Algren was an American writer. His 1949 novel The Man with the Golden Arm won the National Book Award and was adapted as the 1955 film of the same name.

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Awards & recognition

National Book Award · 1950

Filmography5 titles

The Man with the Golden Arm

1955Novel

Walk on the Wild Side

1962Novel

Algren

2021as Self (archive footage)

Fearless Frank

1969as Needles

The New Deal for Artists

1981as Self