Wilson Tucker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wilson Tucker

American science fiction writer

Date of Birth: 23-Nov-1914

Place of Birth: Deer Creek, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 06-Oct-2006

Profession: writer, projectionist, theatrical electrician, novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Arthur Wilson "Bob" Tucker (November 23, 1914 – October 6, 2006) was an American theater technician who became well known as a writer of mystery, action adventure, and science fiction under the name Wilson Tucker. Tucker was also a prominent member of science fiction fandom, who wrote extensively for fanzines under the name Bob Tucker, a family nickname bestowed in childhood (his own mispronunciation of the nickname "Bub").
He became a prominent analyst and critic of the field, as well as the coiner of such terms as "space opera".