Fritz Leiber

Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. (December 24, 1910 – September 5, 1992) was an American writer (of German extraction) of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the f... More

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  • Dec 24, 1910

Date of death:

  • Sep 5, 1992 (age 81 years)

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  • Fritz Leiber, Jr.,
  • Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr.

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  • 1936
  • 1969
  • 1992
  • Sep 5, 1992
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Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award Winners

Nebula Award for Best Novella Nominees

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  • 2001
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