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  1. 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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  2. 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
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    • Calabasas, California, USA
  3. 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.
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  5. 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
  6. 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 ...

  7. Mar 28, 2022 · Learn about Richard Matheson, the influential and prolific author of novels, short stories and screenplays. He wrote classics like "The Incredible Shrinking Man," "The Twilight Zone" episodes and "Somewhere in Time."

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