Title
American author Raymond Chandler circa 1943.
Author
Photographer uncredited. Published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Source
Credit
- Original source: Back cover of the dust jacket of The Lady in the Lake (1943), published by Alfred A. Knopf.
- Immediate source: Scan via Heritage Auctions. Cropped from original, then retouched; see unretouched version in upload history below.
License
Public domain
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About Raymond Chandler
Raymond Chandler was a British-American screenwriter and novelist known for his novel entitled “Blackmailers Don't Shoot". He was widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelist of his generation. His other novels include: “The Big Sleep” (1939), “Farewell, My Lovely” (1940), “The Little Sister” (1949), and “The Long Goodbye” (1953).
Parents
- Florence Dart (Thornton)
- Maurice Benjamin Chandler
Spouse
- Cissy Pascal (married until her death in 1954)
Alma mater
- Dulwich College in London
- East Fourth Ward of Plattsmouth
Achievements
- “Best Writing, Original Screenplay”-nominee (1947)
- “Best Writing, Screenplay” – nominee (1945)
- Edgar Allan Poe Awards – “Best Motion Picture” – winner (1946)
Trivia
He was of Irish ancestry.
He was a former journalist and oil executive.
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F.A.Q. about Raymond Chandler
When is his birthday?
Raymond Chandler's birthday is on July 23, 1888.
In how many days is his birthday?
Raymond's birthday is in 239 days
How old was Raymond when he died?
He was 70 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 26, 1959.
How old would he be today?
Raymond Chandler would be 134 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Raymond from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..