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Dirk Wittenborn

b. 1952

American writer

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About Dirk Wittenborn

Born 1952. Dirk Wittenborn is an American screenwriter, writer and novelist.

Dirk Wittenborn (born November 5, 1951) is an American screenwriter and novelist.

Biography He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and started writing in the early 1980s while working at Saturday Night Live.

Works

Fiction Pharmakon (2008) Fierce People (2002), cinematized in 2005 under the same name. Zoë (1983) (republished 2004 as Catwalk) Eclipse (1980)

Nonfiction

"The Social Climber's Bible" (2014) Bongo Europa (2006)

Film The Lucky Ones (2008) Fierce People (2005) Born Rich (2003) (producer)

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Important facts

Born
1952, New Haven
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Screenwriter, writer, novelist
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Pennsylvania

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dirk Wittenborn?

American writer

When was Dirk Wittenborn born?

Dirk Wittenborn was born in 1952 in New Haven.

What is Dirk Wittenborn's occupation?

Dirk Wittenborn is a screenwriter, writer and novelist.

What nationality is Dirk Wittenborn?

Dirk Wittenborn is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dirk Wittenborn

· Wikidata: Q1228133

· DBpedia: Dirk Wittenborn

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