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Carl Sandburg(1878-1967)

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  • Soundtrack
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Carl Sandburg was born on 6 January 1878 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was a writer, known for La plus grande histoire jamais contée (1965), You Are There (1953) and American Playhouse (1980). He was married to Lilian Steichen. He died on 22 July 1967 in Flat Rock, North Carolina, USA.
BornJanuary 6, 1878
DiedJuly 22, 1967(89)
BornJanuary 6, 1878
DiedJuly 22, 1967(89)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

La plus grande histoire jamais contée (1965)
La plus grande histoire jamais contée
6.6
  • Writer
  • 1965
You Are There (1953)
You Are There
8.3
TV Series
  • Writer
American Playhouse (1980)
American Playhouse
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer
NET Playhouse (1964)
NET Playhouse
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • How to Tell Corn Fairies If You See 'Em (2024)
    How to Tell Corn Fairies If You See 'Em
    Podcast Series
    • Writer
    • 2024
  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • poems
    • 1982
  • Lincoln (1974)
    Lincoln
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • book
    • 1974–1976
  • NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • based on the writings of
    • 1966
  • La plus grande histoire jamais contée (1965)
    La plus grande histoire jamais contée
    6.6
    • in creative association with
    • 1965
  • Carl Sandburg in Sandburg, Yes! (1959)
    Sandburg, Yes!
    TV Special
    • words
    • 1959
  • You Are There (1953)
    You Are There
    8.3
    TV Series
    • book
    • 1955
  • A Lincoln Rediscovery
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1954
  • Folksay
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1945
  • Bomber (1941)
    Bomber
    5.0
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1941

Additional Crew

  • La plus grande histoire jamais contée (1965)
    La plus grande histoire jamais contée
    6.6
    • creative associate
    • 1965
  • George A. Billings in The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924)
    The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
    5.9
    • technical advisor (uncredited)
    • 1924

Soundtrack

  • The Blues (2003)
    The Blues
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • arranger: "I Wanna Go Home (The Wreck of the John B.)"
    • 2003
  • Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers (1994)
    Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
    10
    Video
    • writer: "White Shoulders", "The Great Hunt", "Joy", "Dream Girl", "Two", "Monotone", "On the Breakwater", "Losses"
    • 1994

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 6, 1878
    • Galesburg, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • July 22, 1967
    • Flat Rock, North Carolina, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Lilian SteichenJune 13, 1908 - July 22, 1967 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Biography: "Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years", 1999.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Pictured on a 13¢ US commemorative postage stamp in the American Poets series, issued in his honor 6 January 1978 (100th anniversary of his birth).
  • Quotes
    Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

FAQ

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  • When did Carl Sandburg die?
    July 22, 1967
  • How did Carl Sandburg die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Carl Sandburg when he died?
    89 years old
  • Where did Carl Sandburg die?
    Flat Rock, North Carolina, USA
  • When was Carl Sandburg born?
    January 6, 1878

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