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Richard Burton Matheson (February 20, 1926 – June 23, 2013) was an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres. He is best known as the author of I Am Legend, a 1954 science fiction horror novel that has been adapted for the screen three times. Matheson himself was co-writer of the first film ...
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- 1950–2013
- Science fiction, fantasy, horror
- University of Missouri
IMDb profile of Richard Matheson, a prolific writer of horror, fantasy and mystery stories, who adapted his novels into films such as The Incredible Shrinking Man, I Am Legend and The Omega Man. See his personal details, credits, awards, trivia, quotes and more.
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- Allendale, New Jersey, USA
- January 1, 1
- Calabasas, California, USA
Jun 25, 2013 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Matheson, the prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer whose "I Am Legend" and "The Shrinking Man" were transformed into films, has died. He was 87. A spokesman for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films said Matheson died Sunday in Los Angeles. No other details were provided. With a career spanning more than 60 years, Matheson crafted stories that ...
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- June 23, 2013
- February 20, 1926
- I Am Legend.
- I Am Legend and Other Stories.
- Hell House.
- A Stir of Echoes.
Learn about the life and work of Richard Matheson, a prolific writer of novels, short stories and screenplays in the horror, fantasy and mystery genres. He is known for his adaptations of The Twilight Zone, I Am Legend, The Shrinking Man and more.
- February 20, 1926
- June 23, 2013
Jun 26, 2013 · Richard Burton Matheson was born in Allendale, N.J., on Feb. 20, 1926, and grew up in Brooklyn. His parents were Norwegian immigrants; his father, Bertolf, installed tile flooring and helped ...
Jun 24, 2013 · Richard Matheson was a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. He will be missed. — John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) June 24, 2013 In the early 60s, he adapted Edgar Allen Poe stories ...