Biography
American short story writer, novelist, and essayist. Dick has been hailed as one of the most original and thought-provoking writers of science fiction. He is regarded as one of the most prolific writers of the form during the mid-twentieth century. Since his death, Dick's work has been the subject of numerous critical studies and cinematic adaptations. Critics praise his short stories as innovative and provocative, contending that Dick's fiction cleverly explores scientific, social, and metaphysical issues of concern to post-World War II America.
Filmography
all 43
Movies 38
self 10
Writer 5
TV Shows 5
Short Story

The Skull (2025)
Movie
Characters

Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021)
TV
self (archive footage)

A Glitch in the Matrix (2021)
Movie
Thanks

Thlípsi (2018)
Movie
Writer

The Great C (2018)
Movie
Characters

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Movie
8.13
Creator / Short Story / Writer / Short Story

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017)
TV
3.5
Self - Writer (archive footage)

The Worlds of Philip K. Dick (2016)
Movie
Short Story

The pipers (2013)
Movie
Short Story

The Crystal Crypt (2013)
Movie
Short Story

Total Recall (2012)
Movie
6.29
Short Story

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Movie
6.5
Short Story

Meddler (2011)
Movie
Original Story

Screamers: The Hunting (2009)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick (2007)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film (2007)
Movie
Novel

Next (2007)
Movie
6.5
Self (Archive footage)

One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006)
Movie
Short Story

Paycheck (2003)
Movie
6
Short Story

Minority Report (2002)
Movie
6.88
Short Story

Impostor (2001)
Movie
6
Self (archive footage)

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000)
Movie
Short Story

Total Recall 2070 (1999)
TV
6
Short Story

Screamers (1995)
Movie
3.5
Self (archive footage)

Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)
Movie
Novel

Barjo (1992)
Movie
Short Story

Total Recall (1990)
Movie
6.26
Novel / Thanks

Blade Runner (1982)
Movie
6.15
Writer

T-Minus
Movie
Novel

Second Variety
Movie
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1928-12-16
Deathday1982-03-02 (53 years old)
Birth NamePhilip Kindred Dick
Birth PlaceChicago, United States
ReligionEpiscopal Church
RelationshipsAnne R. Dick (1959 - 1965), Tessa B. Dick (1973 - 1977), Kleo Mini (1950 - 1959), Nancy Hackett (1966 - 1972), Jeanette Marlin (1948 - 1948)
ChildrenChristopher Dick, Laura Leslie, Isa Dick Hackett
SiblingsJane Charlotte Dick
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesSanta Ana · Fullerton, United States
Also Known AsPhilip Kindred Dick, Richard Phillips, Jack Dowland
AwardsGolden Graoully for Best Foreign Novel, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work, BSFA Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Tähtivaeltaja Award, Hugo Award for Best Novel
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