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Public records list Anne Rice as a writer, novelist and screenwriter. Born on October 4, 1941, Anne Rice was from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Death is recorded on December 11, 2021, at the age of 80. Schooling on record includes Richardson High School and San Francisco State University. Awards on record include World Horror Convention Grand Master Award (1994), Locus Award for Best Horror Novel (1991) and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (2003).
My Take
Anne Rice is one of those writers who genuinely changed what a whole genre could be. Growing up in New Orleans gave her something most horror writers simply can't fake — that humid, decadent, Catholic-guilt-soaked atmosphere that drips off every page of Interview with the Vampire. She took the vampire myth and turned it inside out, making Lestat and Louis into tragic, philosophical creatures you actually feel for, and that was a radical move in 1976. The 1994 film adaptation, which she herself adapted for the screen, proved the vision translated beautifully. Winning the Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 was well-earned recognition for a body of work that kept millions reading late into the night. She passed in December 2021, but the Vampire Chronicles she built remain a permanent fixture of dark fiction.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anne Rice
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・ライス
- Reading
- あん・らいす
- Born
- October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Richardson High School
- University
- San Francisco State University
Awards & achievements
- 1994 World Horror Convention Grand Master Award
- 1991 Locus Award for Best Horror Novel
- 2003 Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Interview with the Vampire |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.annerice.com
- Xhttps://x.com/AnneRiceAuthor
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne%20Rice
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184785
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anne Rice born?
Anne Rice was born on October 4, 1941.
When did Anne Rice die?
Anne Rice died on December 11, 2021, aged 80.
Where was Anne Rice from?
Anne Rice was from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What did Anne Rice do?
Anne Rice worked as writer, novelist, screenwriter.
Where did Anne Rice study?
Anne Rice attended San Francisco State University.
What was Anne Rice known for?
Anne Rice's notable works include Interview with the Vampire.
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