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Frank Herbert(1920-1986)

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Frank Herbert
'Dune' tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
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Frank Herbert was born on 8 October 1920 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. He was a writer, known for Dune: Part One (2021), Dune (1984) and Dune: Part Two (2024). He was married to Theresa Shackleford, Beverley Ann Stuart and Flora Parkinson. He died on 11 February 1986 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
BornOctober 8, 1920
DiedFebruary 11, 1986(65)
BornOctober 8, 1920
DiedFebruary 11, 1986(65)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)
Dune: Part One
8.0
  • Writer
  • 2021
Sean Young and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune (1984)
Dune
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1984
Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Souheila Yacoub in Dune: Part Two (2024)
Dune: Part Two
8.5
  • Writer
  • 2024
Emily Watson, Mark Strong, Olivia Williams, and Travis Fimmel in Dune: Prophecy (2024)
Dune: Prophecy
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer

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  • Dune: Messiah
    • novel "Dune Messiah"
    • Pre-production
    • 2026
  • Soul Catcher
    • novel
    • Pre-production



  • Emily Watson, Mark Strong, Olivia Williams, and Travis Fimmel in Dune: Prophecy (2024)
    Dune: Prophecy
    7.3
    TV Series
    • and the novel 'Dune' by
    • 2024
  • Dune, par Khal
    Podcast Series
    • inspired by
    • 2024
  • Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Souheila Yacoub in Dune: Part Two (2024)
    Dune: Part Two
    8.5
    • novel "Dune"
    • 2024
  • Dune: Imperium (2023)
    Dune: Imperium
    Video Game
    • based on a book by
    • 2023
  • (JDR Dune) Campagne JDR
    Podcast Series
    • based on the novels by
    • 2023
  • Jeu de rôle DUNE I #actualplay
    Podcast Series
    • inspired by
    • 2023
  • JDR Dune: Le Réveil
    TV Mini Series
    • inspired by
    • 2021
  • Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)
    Dune: Part One
    8.0
    • based on the novel Dune written by
    • 2021
  • Frank Herbert's Cease Fire
    5.6
    Short
    • writer
    • 2012
  • Chapterhouse Dune (2009)
    Chapterhouse Dune
    Video
    • author
    • 2009
  • Heretics of Dune (2008)
    Heretics of Dune
    Video
    • author
    • 2008
  • Children of Dune (2008)
    Children of Dune
    Video
    • author
    • 2008
  • God Emperor of Dune (2007)
    God Emperor of Dune
    Video
    • author
    • 2007
  • Dune Messiah (2007)
    Dune Messiah
    7.0
    Video
    • author
    • 2007
  • Dune (2006)
    Dune
    8.7
    Video
    • author
    • 2006

Script and Continuity Department



  • Brian Blessed, Max von Sydow, and Sam J. Jones in Flash Gordon (1980)
    Flash Gordon
    6.5
    • script revision (uncredited)
    • 1980

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Where Could Dune Go Next?
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Personal details

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  • Born
    • October 8, 1920
    • Tacoma, Washington, USA
  • Died
    • February 11, 1986
    • Madison, Wisconsin, USA(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouses
      Theresa Shackleford1985 - February 11, 1986 (his death)
  • Children
    • Brian Herbert
  • Other works
    Non-fiction short stories: "Survival and the Atom"
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    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Won both the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award for his science fiction novel "Dune".
  • Quotes
    The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand.
  • Trademark
      Best known as the author of the science fiction novel "Dune"

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