E. E. Smith

E. E. Smith, also Edward Elmer Smith, Ph.D., E. E. "Doc" Smith, Doc Smith, "Skylark" Smith, and (to family) Ted (May 2, 1890 - August 31, 1965) was a food engineer (specializing in doughnut and pastry mixes) and early science fiction author who wrote the Lensman series and the Skylark series, among others. He is sometimes referred to as the father of Space Opera. Edward Elmer Smith was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on May 2, 1890 to Fred Jay Smith... more

Date of birth:

  • May 2, 1890

Date of death:

  • Aug 31, 1965 (age 75 years)

Place of birth:

Also known as:

  • E. E. "Doc" Smith,
  • Dr. Edward E. Smith,
  • E. E. 'Doc' Smith,
  • E. E. Smith, Ph.D.,
  • Edward E. 'Doc' Smith,
  • Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.,
  • Edward Elmer Smith,
  • Edward Elmer Smith, Ph.D.
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