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Clive Barker

Writing

Born October 5, 1952 · Liverpool, England, UK

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Biography

Clive Barker is a British writer, filmmaker, and visual artist. He came to prominence in the 1980s with a series of short stories collectively named the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror author. His work has been adapted into films, notably the Hellraiser series and the Candyman series.

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Awards & recognition

  • Bram Stoker Award — Lifetime Achievement · 2012
  • Time Machine Award · 2009
  • Bram Stoker Award — Best Work for Young Readers · 2004
  • GLAAD Davidson/Valentini Award · 2004
  • Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire — Best Foreign Novel · 1998
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  • Julia-Verlanger Award · 1997
  • World Horror Convention Grand Master Award · 1995
  • Inkpot Award · 1991
  • Cosmos 2000 Award · 1990
  • British Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1986
  • British Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1985
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 1985
  • Lambda Literary Award
  • Bram Stoker Award — Novel · 2015 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2012 · nominated
  • August Derleth Award · 2005 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2005 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2003 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 2002 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1999 · nominated
  • August Derleth Award · 1997 · nominated
  • Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire — Best Foreign Novel · 1997 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1997 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1995 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1993 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1992 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1990 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novella · 1989 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1989 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 1989 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1988 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novel · 1988 · nominated
  • Bram Stoker Award — Best First Novel · 1987 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novella · 1987 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1986 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1986 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novel · 1986 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 1986 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1985 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novella · 1985 · nominated

Filmography32 titles

The Spot

2023Thanks

Gods and Monsters

1998Executive Producer

Hellraiser

1987Animation, Director, Novel, Writer

Night of the Zoopocalypse

2024Executive Producer, Original Concept

Candyman

1992Executive Producer, Short Story

Nightbreed

1990Director, Novel, Screenplay

Hellbound: Hellraiser II

1988Characters, Executive Producer, Story

Hellraiser

2022Book, Characters, Producer

Books of Blood

2020Book, Executive Producer, Novel, Short Story

The Midnight Meat Train

2008Producer, Short Story

Sleepwalkers

1992as Forensic Tech

Candyman

2021Short Story

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003as Self

Lord of Illusions

1995Director, Producer, Short Story, Writer

Haeckel's Tale

2006Writer

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth

1992Characters, Executive Producer

Dread

2009Producer, Short Story

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

1995Executive Producer, Short Story

Book of Blood

2009Producer, Short Story

Hellraiser: Inferno

2000Characters

Hellraiser: Bloodline

1996Characters, Executive Producer

Valerie on the Stairs

2006Story

Rawhead Rex

1986Screenplay

Hellraiser: Judgment

2018Characters

Hellraiser: Hellseeker

2002Characters

The Plague

2006Producer

Hellraiser: Hellworld

2005Characters

Hellraiser: Deader

2005Characters

Candyman: Day of the Dead

1999Characters

Fangoria: Blood Drive

2004as Himself / DVD Extras

Underworld

1985Screenplay, Story

Hellraiser: Revelations

2011Characters