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Harlan Ellison

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Harlan Ellison · Arts & Literature

What

Speculative-fiction master; wrote Star Trek's 'The City on the Edge of Forever'

When

1934, Cleveland, Ohio, United States — 2018, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Harlan Ellison is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Speculative-fiction master; wrote Star Trek's 'The City on the Edge of Forever'

How & why

Ellison was a prolific American author and screenwriter widely regarded as a master of speculative fiction, best known in television for writing the acclaimed 'Star Trek' episode 'The City on the Edge of Forever'. Born into a Jewish family in Ohio, he won numerous Hugo, Nebula and Edgar awards. His fierce, inventive short stories are landmarks of the genre.

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Speculative-fiction master; wrote Star Trek's 'The City on the Edge of Forever'

1967

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish screenwriters