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About William Kotzwinkle
A versatile novelist and screenwriter, William Kotzwinkle is well known for some of his acclaimed classics such as “The Fan Man”, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, and “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master”. His wild imagination usually takes him to the world of sci-fiction, for which he has earned numerous awards.
Background
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Kotzwinkle attended Penn State University where he studied literature. While in college, he worked on a couple of theater productions but discovered his talent was in writing and not acting. Few months short of graduating from Penn State University, Kotzwinkle dropped out of school to pursue his dream.
Career
Since writing his first novel “The Fireman” in 1969, this gifted writer has penned down over 20 novels across different types of genres. He won the National Magazine Award for Fiction and the World Fantasy Award for his novel “Doctor Rat”. Kotzwinkle is also the recipient of the O. Henry Prize in 1977 for his short stories and the Buckeye Award in 1984.
Personal Life
This Pennsylvanian-native married fellow author Elizabeth Gundy in 1965.
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F.A.Q. about William Kotzwinkle
When is William Kotzwinkle's birthday?
William Kotzwinkle's birthday is on December 3, 1943.
In how many days is William Kotzwinkle's birthday?
William's birthday is in 224 days
How old is William Kotzwinkle?
William Kotzwinkle is 80 years old.
Where is William from?
William Kotzwinkle was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S..