Nelson Algren
Biography
Nelson Algren works in writing. Born March 28, 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Died May 9, 1981. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Algren (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Algren (2021) Writer
- Nelson Algren Live (2016) Writer
- Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... (2015)
- Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... (2015) Writer
- The New Deal for Artists (1981) as Self
- Fearless Frank (1969) as Needles
- Goldstein (1965) as Himself
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Walk on the Wild Side (1962) Novel
- The David Susskind Show (1959) as Self
- The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nelson Algren best known for?
Nelson Algren is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Walk on the Wild Side (1962), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955).
When and where was Nelson Algren born?
Nelson Algren was born on March 28, 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. They passed away on May 9, 1981.
How many credits does Nelson Algren have?
Nelson Algren has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2021.
What is Nelson Algren's background in cinema and television?
Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was an American writer whose novels of the poor are lifted from routine naturalism by his vision of their pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He also catches with poetic skill the mood of the city’s underside: its jukebox pounding, stench, and neon glare.
Nelson Algren by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 53
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