Robert A. Heinlein

Personal Info

Know For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1907-07-07 (81 years old)

Deathday

1988-05-08

Place of Birth

Butler, Missouri, USA

Robert A. Heinlein

Biography

Robert Anson Heinlein (/ˈhaɪnlaɪn/ HYNE-lyne; July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His plots often posed provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His work continues to influence the science-fiction genre and modern culture more g...

Production

1950

Destination Moon

as Screenplay

1953

Project Moon Base

as Screenplay

1994

2014

Predestination

as Short Story

1958

The Brain Eaters

as Original Film Writer

1997

2022

Life-Line

as Short Story

1953

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