Biography
Lyman Frank Baum (/bɔːm/; May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels (not including four lost, unpublished novels), 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema. Born and raised in Chittenango, New York, Baum moved west after an unsuccessful stint as a theatre ...
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Born
May 15, 1856
Died
May 6, 1919
Age at Death
62
Birthplace
Chittenango, New York, USA
Also Known As
Lyman Frank Baum
Career Stats
Total Credits
183
As Actor
2
As Director
1
As Writer
173
As Producer
3
Avg Rating
6.1/10
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