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Somtow Sucharitkul

Writing

Born December 30, 1952 · Bangkok

Also known as S.P. Somtow

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Biography

Somtow Papinian Sucharitkul (born December 30, 1952), commonly known as S. P. Somtow, is a Thai-American musical composer and conductor, and a science fiction, fantasy, and horror author writing in English as both Somtow Sucharitkul and S. P. Somtow. He has both Thai and American citizenship. He served as a musical consultant on the Todd Field film Tár.

Awards & recognition

  • National Artist of Thailand · 2022
  • Kulturpreis Europa · 2017
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novella · 2002
  • Locus Award — Best First Novel · 1982
  • Astounding Award — Best New Writer · 1981
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  • Bram Stoker Award — Best Fiction Collection · 2013 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 2009 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 2000 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1999 · nominated
  • Bram Stoker Award — Novel · 1998 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novella · 1998 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 1997 · nominated
  • Bram Stoker Award — Best Fiction Collection · 1996 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1996 · nominated
  • Theodore Sturgeon Award · 1996 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1996 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1994 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1994 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1993 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1993 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1992 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1992 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novella · 1992 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1991 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1987 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1986 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1985 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1985 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1984 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novella · 1984 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novelette · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1983 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Short Story · 1982 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1982 · nominated

Filmography2 titles

Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers

1989Writer

The Maestro: A Symphony of Terror

2022as Dr. Arun