| Birth: | Mar. 9, 1918
New York
New York County
New York, USA | | Death: | Jul. 17, 2006
Murrells Inlet
Georgetown County
South Carolina, USA | 
Author. Real name Frank Morrison Spillane. He is best remembered for creating the hard boiled detective Mike Hammer, who appeared in a series of violent mystery novels beginning with "I, the Jury" (1947). There have been several films adapted from his books and a "Mike Hammer" television series in the 1980s, starring Stacy Keach. Spillane himself played the character in the film "The Girl Hunters" (1963). Prior to writing novels, Spillane wrote for magazines and comic books. (bio by: C.S.)
Search Amazon for Mickey Spillane | | | Burial:
Cremated, Ashes scattered. |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jul 17, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 14963617 |
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I am very proud to leave this find a grave tribute in most respectful memory of a brilliant author who created one of the most popular detectives next to Sherlock Holmes. I also wanted to salute you for your fine services to our nation in World War II. A ...(Read more)
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David Tucker
Added: Aug. 7, 2009 |
His eyes popped wide. "Wh-wh-what'd I do?" I shook my and let out a blunt laugh. "You gotta show respect for this guy, know what I mean?" "Yeah, Mike, I know. I respect him. I do." He scrambled out the door. Behind me I heard, "Mike. . . ?" I tur...(Read more)
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Another Mike
Added: Aug. 1, 2009 |
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Donna Lee Wall
Added: Jul. 27, 2009 |
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