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Birthday
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Died
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Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Marilyn Mayfield (1953-1964)
Residences
Sri Lanka
Education
King's College London, Richard Huish College, Taunton
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Proto-Celtic (*artos)
Popularity
Tier B -- 57,316 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 50
Year context
Born in 1917 -- United States enters World War I; Russian Revolution; Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1968-1994)
Zodiac
Year of the Snake, sign of Sagittarius
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
52
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (20)
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BSFA Award for Best Novel
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
WON
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Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
WON
B
Geffen Award for Best Translated Science Fiction Novel
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Biography
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Arthur C. Clarke?
Arthur C. Clarke was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Arthur C. Clarke born?
Arthur C. Clarke was born in Minehead.
What movies or shows has Arthur C. Clarke been in?
Arthur C. Clarke has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Without Warning (1994), Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers (1985), 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984), Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World (1980), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
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