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Mordecai Richler, CC (January 27, 1931 – July 3, 2001) was a Canadian author, screenwriter and essayist who shaped literature for nearly 50 years. A leading critic called him "the great shining star of his Canadian literary generation" and a pivotal figure in the country's history. His notable works include "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz," "St. Urbain’s Horseman," "Solomon Gursky Was Here," and "Barney’s Version," and the Jacob Two-Two Children's stories, adapted into a movie and TV series. His 1989 novel Solomon Gursky Was Here was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1990. Known for his provocative essays spanning nationalism to sports, Richler received the Order of Canada before his passing in 2001.
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Birthday1931-01-27
Deathday2001-07-03 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceMontréal, Québec, Canada
ReligionJudaism
ChildrenNoah Richler, Jacob Richler, Daniel Richler, Martha Richler, Emma Richler
CitizenshipsCanada
Awardshonorary doctorate from the McGill University, Companion of the Order of Canada, Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour, Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award, Governor General's Literary Awards, Governor General's Award for English-language fiction, Scotiabank Giller Prize, Guggenheim Fellowship, Canada's Walk of Fame
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