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Frank Riley

1915 – 1996

American writer

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About Frank Riley

Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80). Frank Riley was an American journalist, writer, novelist and science fiction writer.

Frank Riley (1915–1996) was the pseudonym of Frank Ryhlick, an American science fiction author best known for co-writing (with Mark Clifton) the novel They'd Rather Be Right, which won a Hugo Award for Best Novel during 1955. He was a syndicated travel columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times, and editor of the Los Angeles Magazine. He also wrote advertisements for See's Candies, screenplays, short fiction such as the "Father Anton Dymek" mysteries and was a host of a radio program in the Los Angeles area.

His notable screenplays include Mr. Winkle Returns (1954), Three Wise Boys (1963), and A Letter to Nancy (1965).

Frank was born on June 8, 1915 in Minnesota, USA. He was married to Elfriede Stobbe. Frank died on April 24, 1996 in Manhattan Beach, California, USA. He is survived by his son Peter, two grandsons, and four great-grandchildren.

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Hugo Award for Best Novel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Riley?

American writer (1915–1996)

When was Frank Riley born?

Frank Riley was born on 8 June 1915 in Hibbing.

When did Frank Riley die?

Frank Riley died on 24 April 1996 in Manhattan Beach.

What was Frank Riley's occupation?

Frank Riley was a journalist, writer, novelist and science fiction writer.

What nationality was Frank Riley?

Frank Riley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Riley

· Wikidata: Q715256

· DBpedia: Frank Riley (author)

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