John Steinbeck
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 27, 1902 in Salinas, California, USA
- Died
- December 20, 1968
- Active Years
- 1939–2024 (86 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer and novelist born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California. He authored twenty-seven books, which included sixteen novels, six non-fiction books, and five collections of short stories. His notable works include the novella Of Mice and Men from 1937 and the novels The Grapes of Wrath from 1939 and East of Eden from 1952. The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize, and Steinbeck received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. He is also known for films based on East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. Steinbeck died on December 20, 1968, in New York at the age of 66.
Career overview
John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer and novelist born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California. He is recognized as a representative of the modern American novel. Throughout his career, he authored twenty-seven books, which included sixteen novels, six non-fiction books, and five collections of short stories. His literary work earned him significant recognition, including the Pulitzer Prize for the 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath. In 1962, he received the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Steinbeck is widely known for several major works, including the 1937 novella Of Mice and Men and the 1952 novel East of Eden. His writing also extended into film, with notable associations including East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. Records indicate he has 45 known credits in writing.
Steinbeck died on December 20, 1968, in New York at the age of 66.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- National Theatre Live: The Grapes of Wrath (2024) Writer
- Of Mice and Men (2021) Novel
- Steinbeck ed il Vietnam in guerra (2021)
- The Grapes of Wrath: The Ghost of Modern America (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- In Dubious Battle (2016) Novel
- Great Literary Tour (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men (2014) Novel
- John Steinbeck: Voice of America (2011) as Himself (Archival Footage)
- The Pearl (2001) Novel
- Of Mice and Men (1992) Novel
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987) Novel
- The Winter of Our Discontent (1983) Original Film Writer
- American Playhouse (1982) Novel
- Cannery Row (1982) Novel
- East of Eden (1981) Novel
- Of Mice and Men (1981) Novel
- Fareler Ve İnsanlar (1975) Novel
- The Red Pony (1973) Novel
- Monday's Theater (1972) Writer
- Topoli (1972) Original Story
- Des souris et des hommes (1971) Novel
- The Harness (1971) Short Story
- Of Mice and Men (1968) Novel
- World in Action (1963)
- The Winter of Our Discontent (1963) Novel
- A World for You and Me (1962) Novel
- Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) as Self
- Mahalle Arkadaşları (1961) Novel
- Burning Bright (1959) Theatre Play
- The Wayward Bus (1957) Novel
- East of Eden (1955) Novel
- Viva Zapata! (1952) Screenplay
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Narrator
- The Red Pony (1949) Writer
- The Pearl (1947) Novel
- The Pearl (1947) Screenplay
- A Medal for Benny (1945) Story
- Lifeboat (1944) Story
- The Moon Is Down (1943) Novel
- Tortilla Flat (1942) Book
- The Forgotten Village (1941) Writer
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Novel
- Of Mice and Men (1939) Novel
- East of Eden Novel
- Pueblito de Santiago Story
- The Mouse Adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Steinbeck best known for?
John Steinbeck is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In Dubious Battle (2016), Of Mice and Men (1992), American Playhouse (1982), East of Eden (1981).
When and where was John Steinbeck born?
John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902 in Salinas, California, USA. They passed away on December 20, 1968.
How many credits does John Steinbeck have?
John Steinbeck has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2024.
What is John Steinbeck's background in cinema and television?
John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer and novelist born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California. He authored twenty-seven books, which included sixteen novels, six non-fiction books, and five collections of short stories. His notable works include the novella Of Mice and Men from 1937 and the novels The Grap...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- World in Action (1963) — aged about 61
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Narrator — aged about 50
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