Lawrence Block
- Known For
- Writing
- Active Years
- 1974–2018 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Lawrence Block is an American writer and producer born on June 24, 1938, in Buffalo, New York, United States. He is known for his work on the films A Walk Among the Tombstones, released in 2014, My Blueberry Nights, released in 2007, and 8 Million Ways to Die, released in 1986. Having written crime, mystery, and suspense fiction for more than half a century, he has published in excess of 100 books, along with numerous short stories. Recognized as a contemporary American crime writer, his notable works include long running New York set series centered on the recovering alcoholic private investigator Matthew Scudder and the gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr. In 1993, he was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.
Career overview
Lawrence Block is an American crime writer known for his work in crime, mystery, and suspense fiction. Over a career spanning more than half a century, he has published in excess of one hundred books and numerous short stories. His notable written works include two long-running New York-set series about recovering alcoholic private investigator Matthew Scudder and gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr.
In addition to his prolific book publications, Block has contributed to film and television projects as a writer and producer. His work has been adapted for or associated with several motion pictures, including A Walk Among the Tombstones released in 2014, My Blueberry Nights in 2007, and 8 Million Ways to Die in 1986. Recognized for his contributions to the genre, he was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1993.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Bride of Violence (2018) Writer
- A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) Novel
- The Detectives Lover (2012) as Detective
- My Blueberry Nights (2007) Screenplay
- Cleveland in My Dreams (2005) Writer
- Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane (1998) as Self
- Burglar (1987) Author
- 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) Novel
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Writer
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Director
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- Nightmare Honeymoon (1974) Book
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lawrence Block best known for?
Lawrence Block is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), My Blueberry Nights (2007), Burglar (1987), 8 Million Ways to Die (1986).
How many credits does Lawrence Block have?
Lawrence Block has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2018.
What is Lawrence Block's background in cinema and television?
Lawrence Block is an American writer and producer born on June 24, 1938, in Buffalo, New York, United States. He is known for his work on the films A Walk Among the Tombstones, released in 2014, My Blueberry Nights, released in 2007, and 8 Million Ways to Die, released in 1986. Having written crime, mystery, and suspen...
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