William Lindsay Gresham
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"William Gresham" redirects here. For the English footballer, see William Gresham (footballer).
William Lindsay Gresham (/ˈɡrɛʃəm/; August 20, 1909 – September 14, 1962) was an American novelist and non-fiction author particularly well-regarded among readers of noir. His best-known work is Nightmare Alley (1946), which was adapted to film in 1947 and 2021.
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Born | (1909-08-20)August 20, 1909 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | September 14, 1962(1962-09-14) (aged 53) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Citizenship | United States |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Nightmare Alley |
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Children | 2; including Douglas Gresham |
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