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Damon Knight

American science fiction writer, editor and critic (1922-2002) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 79

Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He wrote "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm in 1963.

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2003Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of FameAward2002Died15 April 20022001Retro Hugo Award for Best Short StoryAward1995Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master AwardAward1975Pilgrim AwardAward1956Hugo Award for Best Book ReviewerAward1922Born19 September 1922

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame2003
Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story2001
Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award1995
Pilgrim Award1975
Hugo Award for Best Book Reviewer1956

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2002 · aged 79

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