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Thomas Pynchon

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Thomas Pynchon
Thomas Pynchon was born on 8 May 1937 in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Inherent Vice (2014), Prüfstand VII (2002) and Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2002). He has been married to Melanie Jackson since 1991. They have one child.
BornMay 8, 1937
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations

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Inherent Vice (2014)
Inherent Vice
6.6
  • Writer
  • 2014
Prüfstand VII (2002)
Prüfstand VII
8.2
  • Writer
  • 2002
Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2002)
Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
7.1
  • Writer
  • 2002
Chryskylodon Blues (2015)
Chryskylodon Blues
7.3
Short
  • Writer
  • 2015

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Writer

  • Chryskylodon Blues (2015)
    Chryskylodon Blues
    • novel
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Inherent Vice (2014)
    Inherent Vice
    • based on the novel by
    • 2014
  • Prüfstand VII (2002)
    Prüfstand VII
    • novel "Gravity's Rainbow"
    • 2002
  • Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2002)
    Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
    • Writer
    • 2002

Actor

  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    • Thomas Pynchon (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2004

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  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • May 8, 1937
    • Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Melanie Jackson1991 - present (1 child)
  • Other works
    Novel, "The Crying of Lot 49," New York City, NY, Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1966, ISBN0-06-091307-X, 160 pages.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 8 Articles

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    For his "appearance" on The Simpsons (1989), he was depicted with a paper bag over his head.
  • Quotes
    If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers.

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