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David Gerrold

b. 24 January 1944

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David Gerrold is an American science fiction screenwriter and novelist, known for his script for the popular original Star Trek episode "The Trouble With Tribbles", for creating the Sleestak race on the TV series Land of the Lost, and for his novelette "The Martian Child", which won both Hugo and Ne…

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Science Fiction Fiction Space Opera Hard Sci-Fi Essays

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David Gerrold, Noah Ward, Jerrold David Friedman, David GERROLD, Gerrold David, David (Editor) Gerrold, DAVID GERROLD, david gerrold, Michael Avallone, Jerry Pournelle, David Gerrold, John Jakes

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  • What is David Gerrold best known for?

    David Gerrold is widely recognized for his contributions to the Star Trek universe, particularly for writing the classic original series episode "The Trouble With Tribbles." He also created the Sleestak creatures for the television series Land of the Lost.

  • Has David Gerrold won any awards?

    David Gerrold has received multiple accolades for his writing, including both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for his novelette "The Martian Child." He also won a Hugo Award for his novella "The Luna Trap."

  • Are there any adaptations of David Gerrold's work?

    His novelette "The Martian Child" was adapted into a feature film in 2007, starring John Cusack. Additionally, his work on the television series Land of the Lost involved creating the Sleestak creatures.