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Philip K. Dick

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1928-12-16

Deathday: 1982-03-02 (53 years old)

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 41

Movies 36

Writer 22

self 9

Philip K. Dick

Biography

Filmography

all 41

Movies 36

Writer 22

self 9

TV Shows 5

The Skull (2023)

The Edge Of Human (2022)

Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021)

A Glitch in the Matrix (2021)

Thlípsi (2018)

The Great C (2018)

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017)

The Worlds of Philip K. Dick (2016)

Minority Report (2015)

The Man in the High Castle (2015)

The pipers (2013)

The Crystal Crypt (2013)

Total Recall (2012)

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

Meddler (2011)

The Owl in Daylight: Philip K. Dick is Here (2010)

Radio Free Albemuth (2010)

Screamers: The Hunting (2009)

The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick (2007)

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

Next (2007)

The Penultimate Truth About Philip K. Dick (2007)

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

A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Paycheck (2003)

Natural City (2003)

Minority Report (2002)

Impostor (2001)

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000)

Total Recall 2070 (1999)

Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams (1999)

Screamers (1995)

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

The Art of Tripping (1993)

Barjo (1992)

The Religious Experience of Philip K. Dick (1990)

Total Recall (1990)

Morning Patrol (1987)

Blade Runner (1982)

Second Variety

Ratings

Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1928-12-16

Deathday1982-03-02 (53 years old)

Birth NamePhilip Kindred Dick

Birth PlaceChicago, United States of America

ReligionEpiscopal Church

RelationshipsAnne R. Dick (1959-04-01 - 1965-10-21), Tessa B. Dick (1973-04-18 - 1977-01-01), Kleo Mini (1950-06-14 - 1959-01-01), Nancy Hackett (1966-07-06 - 1972-01-01), Jeanette Marlin (1948-05-01 - 1948-11-01)

ChildrenChristopher Dick, Laura Leslie, Isa Dick Hackett

SiblingsJane Charlotte Dick

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

ResidencesFullerton · Santa Ana, United States of America

Also Known AsPhilip Kindred Dick, Richard Phillips

AwardsHugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Kurd Lasswitz Award for best foreign work, BSFA Award for Best Novel

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1928-12-16

Deathday
1982-03-02 (53 years old)

Birth Name
Philip Kindred Dick

Birth Place
Chicago, United States of America

Religion
Episcopal Church

Relationships
Anne R. Dick (1959-04-01 - 1965-10-21), Tessa B. Dick (1973-04-18 - 1977-01-01), Kleo Mini (1950-06-14 - 1959-01-01), Nancy Hackett (1966-07-06 - 1972-01-01), Jeanette Marlin (1948-05-01 - 1948-11-01)

Children
Christopher Dick, Laura Leslie, Isa Dick Hackett

Siblings
Jane Charlotte Dick

Citizenships
United States of America

Residences
Fullerton · Santa Ana, United States of America

Also Known As
Philip Kindred Dick, Richard Phillips

Awards
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Kurd Lasswitz Award for best foreign work, BSFA Award for Best Novel