Dashiell Hammett date of birth:
May 27, 1894
How old was Dashiell Hammett when died?
66
Where was Dashiell Hammett born?
Saint Mary's County, Maryland
When did Dashiell Hammett die?
January 10, 1961
What is Dashiell Hammett nationality?
American
What is Dashiell Hammett's occupation?
Novelist
What genre is Dashiell Hammett's work?
Hardboiled crime and detective fiction, Crime and detective fiction
Short Biography
Samuel Dashiell Hammett (May 27, 1894 – January 10, 1961) was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories, screenwriter, and political activist. Among the enduring characters he created are Sam Spade (The Maltese Falcon), Nick and Nora Charles (The Thin Man), and the Continental Op (Red Harvest and The Dain Curse).