Writing · Novel · Writer
Born Oct 8, 1920 · Tacoma, Washington, USA
Active 1975–1986 · Awards: Nebula Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel, Cosmos 2000 Award, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work, Prix Tour-Apollo Award
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920–February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels.