1955Nominee
Best Writing
The Man with the Golden Arm
Nelson Algren
Actor · Writer
Detroit, Michigan, USA
March 28, 1909
Biography
Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was an American writer whose novels of the poor are lifted from routine naturalism by his vision of their pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He also catches with poetic skill the mood of the city’s underside: its jukebox pounding, stench, and neon glare.
Photo
Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1962Nominee
Best Writing
Walk on the Wild Side
2016Nominee
Best Writing
Nelson Algren Live
Career Highlights
1969Highlight
Best Performance
Fearless Frank
1981Highlight
Best Performance
The New Deal for Artists
Video
The Man with the Golden Arm
Walk on the Wild Side
The New Deal for Artists