Earl Derr Biggers | |
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| Born | August 26, 1884 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 1933 (aged 48) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Playwright, novelist |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Genre | Fiction, theatre |
| Notable works | Charlie Chan series |
| Spouse |
Eleanor Ladd (m. 1914) |
| Children | 1 (Robert) |
Earl Derr Biggers (August 26, 1884 – April 5, 1933) was an American novelist and playwright.[1] His novels featuring the fictional Chinese American detective Charlie Chan were adapted into popular films made in the United States and China.
- ^ "THE SCREEN". The New York Times. July 4, 1931.