Birthdate: May 27, 1894
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: St. Mary’s County, Maryland, United States
Died: January 10, 1961
Dashiell Hammett was a prominent American writer recognized for his hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He was also a screenwriter and engaged in political activism. Some of his well-known characters are Sam Spade, Nick and Nora Charles, The Continental Op, and Secret Agent X-9. Hammett is regarded as one of the finest mystery writers, with many of his works included in top crime and mystery novel lists. His writing style and characters have left a lasting imprint on literature and film, especially in the detective fiction and film noir genres.
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