Biography
American short story writer, novelist, and essayist. Dick has been hailed as one of the most original and thought-provoking writers of science fiction. He is regarded as one of the most prolific writers of the form during the mid-twentieth century. Since his death, Dick's work has been the subject of numerous critical studies and cinematic adaptations. Critics praise his short stories as innovative and provocative, contending that Dick's fiction cleverly explores scientific, social, and metaphysical issues of concern to post-World War II America.
Filmography
all 41
Movies 36
Writer 22
self 9
TV Shows 5
Writer
The Skull (2023)
Movie
Writer
The Edge Of Human (2022)
Movie
Characters
Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021)
TV
Self
A Glitch in the Matrix (2021)
Movie
Thanks
Thlípsi (2018)
Movie
Writer
The Great C (2018)
Movie
Characters
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Movie
8.13
Creator / Short Story / Writer / Short Story
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017)
TV
3.5
Self
The Worlds of Philip K. Dick (2016)
Movie
Novel
Minority Report (2015)
TV
5.68
Novel
The Man in the High Castle (2015)
TV
6.1
Writer
The pipers (2013)
Movie
Writer
The Crystal Crypt (2013)
Movie
Short Story
Total Recall (2012)
Movie
6.29
Writer
The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Movie
6.5
Short Story
Meddler (2011)
Movie
Self
The Owl in Daylight: Philip K. Dick is Here (2010)
Movie
Writer
Radio Free Albemuth (2010)
Movie
Writer
Screamers: The Hunting (2009)
Movie
Self
The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick (2007)
Movie
Self
Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film (2007)
Movie
Writer
Next (2007)
Movie
6.5
Self
The Penultimate Truth About Philip K. Dick (2007)
Movie
Self - Author
One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006)
Movie
Writer
A Scanner Darkly (2006)
Movie
6.11
Writer
Paycheck (2003)
Movie
6
Writer
Natural City (2003)
Movie
Writer
Minority Report (2002)
Movie
6.88
Writer
Impostor (2001)
Movie
6
Self (archive footage)
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000)
Movie
Writer
Total Recall 2070 (1999)
TV
6
Short Story
Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams (1999)
Movie
Writer
Screamers (1995)
Movie
3.5
Self
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)
Movie
Writer
The Art of Tripping (1993)
Movie
Writer
Barjo (1992)
Movie
Actor
The Religious Experience of Philip K. Dick (1990)
Movie
Writer
Total Recall (1990)
Movie
6.26
Writer
Morning Patrol (1987)
Movie
Novel / Thanks
Blade Runner (1982)
Movie
6.15
Writer
Second Variety
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.84
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1928-12-16
Deathday1982-03-02 (53 years old)
Birth NamePhilip Kindred Dick
Birth PlaceChicago, United States of America
ReligionEpiscopal Church
RelationshipsAnne R. Dick (1959-04-01 - 1965-10-21), Tessa B. Dick (1973-04-18 - 1977-01-01), Kleo Mini (1950-06-14 - 1959-01-01), Nancy Hackett (1966-07-06 - 1972-01-01), Jeanette Marlin (1948-05-01 - 1948-11-01)
ChildrenChristopher Dick, Laura Leslie, Isa Dick Hackett
SiblingsJane Charlotte Dick
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesFullerton · Santa Ana, United States of America
Also Known AsPhilip Kindred Dick, Richard Phillips
AwardsHugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Kurd Lasswitz Award for best foreign work, BSFA Award for Best Novel
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