Philip K. Dick
- January 9, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
Full Name | Philip K. Dick |
Occupation | Novelist |
Date Of Birth | Dec 16, 1928(1928-12-16) |
Age | 96 |
Date Of Death | March 2, 1982, Santa Ana, CA |
Birthplace | Chicago |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Illinois |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Philip K. Dick Biography
Name | Philip K. Dick |
Birthday | Dec 16 |
Birth Year | 1928 |
Place Of Birth | Chicago |
Home Town | Illinois |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Philip K. Dick is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 16, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. A renowned American novelist, short story writer, and essayist, he wrote Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?; The Man in the High Castle; A Scanner Darkly, and other classic works of science fiction. He published over forty novels and more than a hundred short stories over the course of his career.
His novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, was made into the popular Harrison Ford film, Blade Runner.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was married five times, and he had a total of three children.
Philip K. Dick Net Worth
Net Worth | $250 Thousand |
Source Of Income | Novelist |
House | Living in own house. |
Philip K. Dick is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Philip K. Dick 's net worth $250 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He briefly studied at the University of California-Berkeley. After publishing his first short story in 1951, he dedicated himself to a literary career.
He won the Nebula Award five times and the Hugo Award three times.
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Facts & Trivia
Philip Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Philip K. Dick celebrates birthday on December 16 of every year.
Top Facts about Philip K. Dick
- Wrote 44 novels and over 120 short stories.
- Inspired Blade Runner, Minority Report, and The Man in the High Castle.
- Experienced religious visions and paranoia throughout his life.
- Struggled with drug addiction and financial instability.
- Won Hugo Award for The Man in the High Castle (1963).
- Inducted into Science Fiction Hall of Fame (2005).
- Themes include alternate realities, authoritarianism, and identity.
- Adaptations have grossed over $2 billion worldwide.
- Died at age 53 from a stroke after years of poor health.
- Posthumously awarded the Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award (1983).