Edgar Wallace

Known for Writing

Edgar Wallace's portrait

Details

Birthday: April 01, 1875

Deathday: February 10, 1932

Place of birth: London, England, UK

Biography

Edgar Wallace was an English writer, journalist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was one of the most successful English-language crime writers and is considered the inventor of the modern thriller, of which he was the leading exponent in the early 20th century.

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