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Writing
Nelson Algren
Nelson Algren is best known for The Merv Griffin Show and The David Susskind Show. Nelson Algren was born on March 28, 1909. Nelson Algren died on May 9, 1981 at the age of 72.
- Born
- March 28, 1909
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Died
- May 9, 1981 (72 years old)
Biography
Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was an American writer whose novels of the poor are lifted from routine naturalism by his vision of their pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He also catches with poetic skill the mood of the city’s underside: its jukebox pounding, stench, and neon glare.
Known for
Filmography
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1959The David Susskind ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Nelson Algren been in?
Nelson Algren is best known for The Merv Griffin Show and The David Susskind Show.
When was Nelson Algren born?
Nelson Algren was born on March 28, 1909. (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
How old is Nelson Algren?
Nelson Algren died on May 9, 1981 at the age of 72.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·