Edgar Wallace

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Biography

Edgar Wallace was an English writer, journalist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was one of the most successful English-language crime writers and is considered the inventor of the modern thriller, of which he was the leading exponent in the early 20th century.

Career Overview

Edgar Wallace has 165 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently King Kong (1976) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Kong: Skull Island, King Kong, King Kong. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
165
Birth Date
1875-04-01 00:00:00
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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