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Clive Barker: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Clive Barker? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Clive Barker
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Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is a British writer, filmmaker, and visual artist. He came to prominence in the 1980s with a series of short stories collectively named the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror author. His work has been adapted into films, notably the Hellraiser series (the first installment of which he also wrote and directed) and the Candyman series. Barker's paintings and illustrations have been shown in galleries in the United States, and have appeared in his books. He has also created characters and series for comic books, and some of his more popular horror stories have been featured in ongoing comics series.

Quick facts about Clive Barker

  • Full name: Clive Barker
  • Born: 1952-10-05
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q298761

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Who is Clive Barker?

Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is a British writer, filmmaker, and visual artist.

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Clive Barker is United Kingdom.

When was Clive Barker born?

Clive Barker was born on 1952-10-05.

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