Walter Mosley
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 12, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 25 credits in database
Biography
Walter Mosley is an American novelist, primarily recognized for his crime fiction. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Mosley is known for writing a series of best-selling historical mysteries featuring a hard-boiled detective. He is also the author of other works. Mosley has received the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, making him the first black male to receive the honor. His writing has been widely recognized and he has written numerous works.
Career overview
Walter Mosley is an American novelist recognized for his crime fiction. He has written a series of best-selling historical mysteries featuring a hard-boiled detective. This character, a black private investigator, lives in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Mosley's works in this series are perhaps his most popular.
Mosley has written numerous works, with a total of 18 known credits. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the literary world. His writing style is characterized by the creation of complex and intriguing mysteries. The success of his works has contributed to his reputation as a skilled author.
Mosley's contributions to American literature have been acknowledged through the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He received this honor in 2020, making him the first black male to receive the award. This recognition highlights Mosley's significant impact on the literary landscape.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- The Lowdown (2025) Writer
- The Man in My Basement (2025) Novel
- The Man in My Basement (2025) Screenplay
- Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (2025) as Self
- Justified: City Primeval (2023) Consulting Producer
- The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022) Novel
- The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022) Executive Producer
- The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022) Creator
- Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) as Self
- Snowfall (2017) Writer
- Snowfall (2017) Teleplay
- O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self
- O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self
- Jack Kirby: Story Teller (2007) as Self
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as Congressman Rawlins
- Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows (2000) as Self - Writer
- The Middle Passage (2000) Dialogue
- Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999) as Self
- Always Outnumbered (1998) Executive Producer
- Always Outnumbered (1998) Novel
- Always Outnumbered (1998) Teleplay
- Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane (1998) as Self
- Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Novel
- Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Associate Producer
- Fallen Angels (1993) Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter Mosley best known for?
Walter Mosley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lowdown (2025), Snowfall (2017), Snowfall (2017), The Manchurian Candidate (2004).
When and where was Walter Mosley born?
Walter Mosley was born on January 12, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Walter Mosley have?
Walter Mosley has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Walter Mosley's background in cinema and television?
Walter Mosley is an American novelist, primarily recognized for his crime fiction. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Mosley is known for writing a series of best-selling historical mysteries featuring a hard-boiled detective. He is also the author of other works. Mosley has received the ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as Congressman Rawlins — aged about 52
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