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Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler

Writing · born 23 July 1888 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Raymond Thornton Chandler (July 23, 1888 – March 26, 1959) was an American-British novelist and screenwriter. Chandler had an immense stylistic influence on American popular literature. He is a founder of the hardboiled school of detective fiction, along with Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain and other Black Mask writers. The protagonist of his novels, Philip Marlowe, like Hammett's Sam Spade, is considered by some to be synonymous with "private detective".

Where to start: Double Indemnity (1944).

As actor 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Raymond Chandler movie?

By viewer score, Double Indemnity (1944) at 8.1/10.

What are Raymond Chandler’s most popular movies?

Double Indemnity.

How many movies has Raymond Chandler made?

1 films on TMDB, 1 as actor.

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