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David Morrell is a writer, screenwriter and university teacher, born on April 24, 1943 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. That puts David Morrell at 83 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Pennsylvania State University. Awards on record include Inkpot Award (2007), Macavity Awards (2014) and Bram Stoker Award for Novel (2005). Credited works include First Blood.
My Take
David Morrell is one of those writers whose creation eclipsed his name, and I find that quietly remarkable. His 1972 debut novel First Blood gave the world Rambo, later carried to global fame by Sylvester Stallone, yet I'd wager many fans of the films never knew the source. What impresses me more is the longevity: 28 novels, translations into 30 languages, and serious genre recognition including a Bram Stoker Award and a Macavity. The Kitchener-born, Penn State-trained author even wrote a Captain America miniseries. I respect a craftsman who kept producing across decades rather than coasting on a single iconic idea.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Morrell
- Name (Japanese)
- ディヴィッド・マレル
- Reading
- でぃゔぃっど・まれる
- Born
- April 24, 1943 (age 83)
- Origin
- Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- writer / screenwriter / university teacher
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Pennsylvania State University
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Inkpot Award
- 2014 Macavity Awards
- 2005 Bram Stoker Award for Novel
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | First Blood |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://davidmorrell.net/
- Xhttps://x.com/_davidmorrell
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Morrell%20(writer)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AC%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q444065
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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 David Morrell born?
Born April 24, 1943 (age 83).
Where is David Morrell from?
David Morrell is from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
What does David Morrell do?
David Morrell works as writer, screenwriter, university teacher.
What is David Morrell known for?
Notable works include First Blood.
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