Fritz Leiber Jr.

Fritz Leiber Jr.

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1910-12-24
Deathday: 1992-09-05 (81 years old)

Biography

Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr. ( LEYE-bər; December 24, 1910 – September 5, 1992) was an American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright, and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber is one of the fathers of sword and sorcery and coined the term.

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1910-12-24

Deathday
1992-09-05 (81 years old)

Children
Justin Leiber

Father
Fritz Leiber

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction, Nebula Award for Best Novella, Hugo Award for Best Novelette, Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Nebula Award for Best Novelette, Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Geffen Award, Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement, Nebula Award for Best Short Story, Hugo Award for Best Novella, Hugo Award for Best Novel

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