Joseph Hansen (writer)
Joseph Hansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1923 Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 2004 (aged 81) Laguna Beach, California, U.S. |
| Pen name |
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| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Years active | 1952–2004 |
| Notable works | Fadeout (1970) |
| Notable awards | Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction |
| Spouse |
Jane Bancroft
(m. 1943; died 1994) |
| Children | 1 |
Joseph Hansen (July 19, 1923 – November 24, 2004) was an American crime writer and poet, best known for a series of novels featuring private eye Dave Brandstetter.
The Joseph Hansen Awards are named after him.