Eric Ambler

Writing

Born: 1909-06-28
Died: 1998-10-22
From: London, England, UK
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.3

Biography

Eric Clifford Ambler OBE was an influential British author of thrillers, in particular spy novels who introduced a new realism to the genre. He also worked as a screenwriter.

Awards & Nominations7 won · 3 nominated

🏆 Won

Cartier Diamond Dagger

1986
🏆 Won

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

1981
🏆 Won

Grand Prix de Littérature Policière

Doctor Frigo

1976
🏆 Won

The Grand Master

1975
🏆 Won

Gold Dagger

1972
🏆 Won

Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel

The Light of Day

1964
🏆 Won

Gold Dagger

Passage of Arms

1959
Nominated

BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay

A Night to Remember

1959
Nominated

BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay

The Purple Plain

1955
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

The Cruel Sea

1954