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Philip K. Dick

Novelist / Writer | * 12/16/1928 († 53, 03/02/1982) | Chicago, Illinois (United States of America (USA))
Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982), often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer. He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. His fiction explored varied philosophical and social questions such as the nature of reality, perception, human nature, and identity, and commonly featured characters struggling against elements such as alternate realities, illusory environments, monopolistic corporations, drug abuse, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th century science fiction. Born in Chicago, Dick moved to the San Francisco Bay Area with his family at a young age. He began publishing science fiction stories in 1952, at age 23. He found little commercial success until his alternative history novel The Man in the High Castle (1962) earned him acclaim, including a Hugo Award for Best Novel, when he was 33. He followed with science fiction novels such as Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968) and Ubik (1969). His 1974 novel Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said won the John W. Camp... ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Science Fiction | Thriller | Drama

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Awards & Nominations for Philip K. Dick

Hugo Award for Best Novel John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel BSFA Award for Best Novel Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
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Movies with Philip K. Dick as Actor(7)

as self (archive footage)2021 A Glitch in the Matrix
as Self (archive footage)2007 Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film
as Himself (archive footage)2007 The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick
as Self (archive footage)2000 On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
as Himself (archive footage)1994 Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife

Movies with Philip K. Dick as Crew(22)

Writing/Short Story2023 The Skull
Writing/Novel2023 Second Variety
Writing/Characters2017 Blade Runner 2049
Writing/Writer2013 The pipers
Writing/Short Story2013 The Crystal Crypt
Writing/Short Story2012 Total Recall
Writing/Short Story2011 The Adjustment Bureau
Writing/Novel2010 Radio Free Albemuth
Writing/Original Story2009 Screamers: The Hunting
Writing/Novel2007 Next
Writing/Novel2006 A Scanner Darkly
Writing/Short Story2003 Paycheck
Writing/Writer2003 Paycheck
Writing/Short Story2002 Minority Report
Writing/Writer2002 Minority Report
Writing/Story2001 Impostor
Writing/Story1995 Screamers
Writing/Novel1992 Barjo
Writing/Author1990 Total Recall
Writing/Writer1987 Morning Patrol
Crew/Thanks1982 Blade Runner
Writing/Novel1982 Blade Runner

TV Shows/Series with Philip K. Dick as Crew(6)

Writing/Characters2021 Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Writing/Short Story2017 Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Writing/Novel2015 Minority Report
Writing/Novel2015 The Man in the High Castle

Additional Information

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Full Name: Philip Dick
Born: Sunday, 12/16 1928 (December) in Chicago, Illinois (United States of America (USA))
Died: Tuesday, 03/02 1982 (March) in Santa Ana (aged: 53)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Berkeley High School, University of California, Berkeley
Spouses (current/former): Jeanette Marlin, Kleo Mini, Anne R. Dick, Nancy Hackett, Tessa B. Dick
Children: Isa Dick Hackett, Laura Leslie, Christopher Dick
Siblings: Jane Charlotte Dick
Other names for Philip K. Dick (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Philip Kindred Dick"
"Richard Phillips"
"Phil" (Nickname)
"Richard Phillipps" (Pseudonym)
"Jack Dowland" (Pseudonym)
Philip K. Dick frequently works together with these people:
Michael Hodges (8x, Crew)
Zehra Fazal (6x, Actress)
Ridley Scott (5x, Crew)
Hampton Fancher (5x, Actor)
Gary Goldman (5x, Crew)
Rodney Ascher (4x, Crew)
Shinji Aramaki (4x, Crew)
Ronald Shusett (4x, Crew)
Sunil Malhotra (4x, Actor)
Michael Dinner (4x, Crew)
Laura Post (4x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:8940, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/10/2024