Jay Ellison
American writer (1934–2018)
1934 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer (1934–2018)
Born
May 27, 1934
Died
2018 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, screenwriter, editor
United StatesBorn in ClevelandDied in Los Angeles
1934
Born in Cleveland (1934-05-27)
1966
AwardNebula Award for Best Short Story
1966
AwardHugo Award for Best Short Story
1967
AwardWriters Guild of America Award
1968
AwardHugo Award
1968
AwardHugo Award for Best Short Story
About
Harlan Jay Ellison was an American writer, known for his prolific and influential work in New Wave speculative fiction and for his outspoken, combative personality. His published works include more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic-book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media.
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Who is Jay Ellison?+
Harlan Jay Ellison was an American writer, known for his prolific and influential work in New Wave speculative fiction and for his outspoken, combative personality. His published works include more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic-book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide ran
What does the name Jay mean?+
The name Jay means "An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.". It is of English origin.
When was Jay Ellison born?+
Jay Ellison was born on May 27, 1934.
When did Jay Ellison die?+
Jay Ellison died in 2018, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.
The name Jay is of English origin, meaning "An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jay — May 27, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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