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).