Biography
Mordecai Richler, CC (January 27, 1931 – July 3, 2001) was a Canadian author, screenwriter and essayist who shaped literature for nearly 50 years. A leading critic called him "the great shining star of his Canadian literary generation" and a pivotal figure in the country's history. His notable works include "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz," "St. Urbain’s Horseman," "Solomon Gursky Was Here," and "Barney’s Version," and the Jacob Two-Two Children's stories, adapted into a movie and TV series. His 1989 novel Solomon Gursky Was Here was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1990. Known for his provocative essays spanning nationalism to sports, Richler received the Order of Canada before his passing in 2001.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 16
Writer 16
TV Shows 1
Creator 1
Writer
Barney's Version (2010)
Movie
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Creator
Jacob Two-Two (2003)
TV
Writer
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999)
Movie
Writer
Joshua Then and Now (1985)
Movie
Writer
The Wordsmith (1979)
Movie
Writer
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1978)
Movie
Writer
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
Movie
Writer
The Street (1976)
Movie
Writer
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)
Movie
Writer
Ein Genie wird verkannt (1967)
Movie
Writer
Life at the Top (1965)
Movie
Writer
The Wild and the Willing (1962)
Movie
Writer
Tiara Tahiti (1962)
Movie
Writer
No Love for Johnnie (1961)
Movie
Writer
Room at the Top (1959)
Movie
Writer
Insomnia is Good for You (1957)
Movie
Writer
Dearth of a Salesman (1957)
Movie
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1931-01-27
Deathday2001-07-03 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceMontreal, Canada
ReligionJudaism
ChildrenNoah Richler, Jacob Richler, Daniel Richler, Martha Richler, Emma Richler
CitizenshipsCanada
Awardshonorary doctorate from the McGill University, Companion of the Order of Canada, Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour, Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award, Governor General's Literary Awards, Governor General's Award for English-language fiction, Scotiabank Giller Prize, Guggenheim Fellowship, Canada's Walk of Fame
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