About

Known credits:
17
Birthday:
1931-01-27
Place of birth:
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Website:
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Mordecai Richler

Overview

Mordecai Richler, CC (January 27, 1931 – July 3, 2001) was a Canadian author, screenwriter and essayist who shaped literature for nearly 50 years. A leading critic called him "the great shining star of his Canadian literary generation" and a pivotal figure in the country's history. His notable works include "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz," "St. Urbain’s Horseman," "Solomon Gursky Was Here," and "Barney’s Version," and the Jacob Two-Two Children's stories, adapted into a movie and TV series. His 1989 novel Solomon Gursky Was Here was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1990. Known for his provocative essays spanning nationalism to sports, Richler received the Order of Canada before his passing in 2001.

Known for

Writing
2010 Barney's Version Writing Novel 64
Fair
2007 St. Urbain's Horseman Writing Novel N/A
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1999 Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang Writing Original Story 58
Average
1985 Joshua Then and Now Writing Novel 58
Average
1985 Joshua Then and Now Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1979 The Wordsmith Writing Writer N/A
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1978 Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Writing Novel 59
Average
1977 The Street Writing Author 58
Average
1977 Fun with Dick and Jane Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1974 The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1974 The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz Writing Novel 58
Average
1965 Life at the Top Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1962 The Wild and the Willing Writing Writer 59
Average
1961 No Love for Johnnie Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1958 Room at the Top Writing Writer 60
Fair
1957 Dearth of a Salesman Writing Writer N/A
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Crew
1962 Tiara Tahiti Crew Additional Dialogue 59
Average