Theodore Sturgeon
American speculative fiction writer (1918–1985)
Biography
Theodore Sturgeon (; born Edward Hamilton Waldo, February 26, 1918 – May 8, 1985) was an American author of primarily fantasy, science fiction, and horror, as well as a critic. He wrote approximately 400 reviews and more than 120 short stories, 11 novels, and two scripts for Star Trek: The Original Series.
Sturgeon's science fiction novel More Than Human (1953) won the 1954 International Fantasy Award (for SF and fantasy) as the year's best novel, and the Science Fiction Writers of America ranked "Baby Is Three" number five among the "Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time" to 1964. Ranked by votes for all of their pre-1965 novellas, Sturgeon was second among authors, behind Robert Heinlein.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted Sturgeon in 2000, its fifth class of two dead and two living writers.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- More Than Human
- Microcosmic God
- I, Libertine
- Amok Time
Genres
- science fiction
- fantasy
Family
- Parents
- Edward Molineaux Waldo
- Siblings
- Peter Assheton Sturgeon
Awards & honours (8)
- Nebula Award
- Inkpot Award
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
- Seiun Awards
- Hugo Award for Best Short Story
- Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella
- Nebula Award for Best Novelette
- International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction
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- Theodore Sturgeon died on May 8, 1985 at the age of 67.
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- Theodore Sturgeon was born on February 26, 1918.
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- Theodore Sturgeon was born in Staten Island.
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- Theodore Sturgeon's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Theodore Sturgeon is a citizen of United States.
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