Oscar J. Friend, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Oscar J. Friend

American writer

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1897

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 19-Jan-1963

Profession: novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Oscar Jerome Friend (January 8, 1897 – January 19, 1963) began his career primarily as a pulp fiction author in various genres including horror, Westerns, science fiction, and detective fiction.
As a pulp writer he worked with Wonder Stories, Startling Stories, Strange Stories, Captain Future and Thrilling Wonder Stories.
As his career progressed, Oscar Friend authored many novels, which were published worldwide.
Friend wrote screenplays, worked as an editor on periodicals, and was co-editor on several anthologies.
Finally, he took the helm of a literary agency.