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Walt Whitman

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1819-05-31

Deathday: 1892-03-26 (72 years old)

Biography

Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare. He was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse.

Filmography

all 18

Movies 17

Writer 7

self 1

TV Shows 1

Writer

Walt Whitman

Biography

Filmography

all 18

Movies 17

Writer 7

self 1

TV Shows 1

Amici Novum (2021)

Facing West (2020)

Aliment Roots (2018)

This Is What You Shall Do (2017)

The Pretty Things Are Going to Hell (2016)

When Walt Whitman Was a Little Girl (2012)

Leaves of Grass (2009)

Walt Whitman (2008)

Messengers (2004)

L.I.E. (2001)

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)

I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America (1992)

Beautiful Dreamers (1990)

Bull Durham (1988)

American Torso (1975)

Goodbye, My Fancy (1951)

Manhatta (1921)

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)

Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1819-05-31

Deathday1892-03-26 (72 years old)

Birth NameWalter Whitman

Birth PlaceWest Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA

LifestyleMysticism

Religiondeism

FatherWalter Whitman, Sr.

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

ResidencesWalt Whitman House · 99 Ryerson Street, United States of America

AwardsNew Jersey Hall of Fame

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1819-05-31

Deathday
1892-03-26 (72 years old)

Birth Name
Walter Whitman

Birth Place
West Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA

Lifestyle
Mysticism

Religion
deism

Father
Walter Whitman, Sr.

Citizenships
United States of America

Residences
Walt Whitman House · 99 Ryerson Street, United States of America

Awards
New Jersey Hall of Fame