7.1
Movie
Writing
Nelson Algren
- Born
- Died
- (aged 72)
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Credits
- 10 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 7
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Algren Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... Film | |
| 1976 | The New Deal for Artists Film | Self |
| 1969 | Fearless Frank Film | Needles |
| 1965 | Goldstein Film | Himself |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The David Susskind Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Algren Film | Writer |
| 2016 | Nelson Algren Live Film | Writer |
| 2015 | Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... Film | Writer |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side Film | Novel |
| 1955 | The Man with the Golden Arm Film | Novel |