Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Allan Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer known for his cartoons, songs, and children's books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in some works. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 20 million copies. He was the recipient of two Grammy Awards, as well as Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominations.
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| Full name at birth | Sheldon Allan Silverstein
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| Claim to fame | Where The Sidewalk Ends
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| Date of birth | 25 September 1930
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| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois
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| Date of death | 10 May 1999
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| Age | 68 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Key West, Florida
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| Cause of death | Heart attack
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| Resting place | Westlawn Cemetery Norridge, Illinois
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| Occupation | Author Poet Cartoonist Songwriter Playwright
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Shel Silverstein is known for his role in the TV mini series Black Bird (2022) as writer - 1 episode.
He is also known for his role in the film Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022) as writer: "A Boy Named Sue".
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