How Famous Is Charles Bukowski?
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In Memoriam
1920–1994
Writer
Poet
Novelist
According to our voters, Charles Bukowski is the...
1426th most famous person in the world!
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Most famous in United Kingdom
Charles Bukowski was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His writing focused on the lives of ordinary Americans, often touching on themes like poverty, alcohol, and relationships. Known for his raw and direct style, Bukowski became a significant figure in the Dirty realism and transgressive fiction movements.
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ELO
1498
Most recently Charles Bukowski lost a matchup to Albert Finney (#1420) voted by someone from Canada.
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Per-country vote breakdown
| Country | Rank | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | #24 | 33.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | #947 | 100.0% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | #1128 | 0.0% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | #2446 | 22.2% |
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