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Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Cissy Pascal
Education
Dulwich College
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*raginą)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 61
Career
Career spanning 32 years (1944-1976)
Zodiac
Year of the Rat, sign of Leo
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (1)
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Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel
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Biography
Raymond Thornton Chandler was an American-British novelist and screenwriter. In 1932, at the age of forty-four, Chandler became a detective fiction writer after losing his job as an oil company executive during the Great Depression. His first short story, "Blackmailers Don't Shoot", was published in 1933 in Black Mask, a pulp magazine. His first novel, The Big Sleep, was published in 1939. In addition to his short stories, Chandler published seven novels during his lifetime. All but Playback have been made into motion pictures, some more than once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Raymond Chandler?
Raymond Chandler was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Raymond Chandler born?
Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago.
What movies or shows has Raymond Chandler been in?
Raymond Chandler has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Farewell, My Lovely (1975), The Long Goodbye (1973), The Blue Dahlia (1946), Lady in the Lake (1946), The Unseen (1945).
Where can I find more information about Raymond Chandler?
You can find more about Raymond Chandler on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
