John D. MacDonald
American writer (1916-1986) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 70
John Dann MacDonald was an American writer of novels and short stories. A prolific author of crime and suspense novels, many set in his adopted home of Florida, he was one of the most successful American novelists of his time. MacDonald sold an estimated 70 million books.
John D. MacDonald is read about 255 times a day, in 26 languages.
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1986Died28 December 19861980National Book AwardAward1972The Grand MasterAward1964Grand Prix de Littérature PolicièreAward1916Born24 July 1916
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Stephen King Influenced by John
Lee Child Influenced by John
J. Lee Thompson Directed Cape Fear (1962)
Richard Jordan Produced A Flash of Green (1984)
Andrew V. McLaglen Directed Travis McGee (1983)- Jack Smight Directed Linda (1973)
Lamont Johnson Directed Kona Coast (1968)
Robert Clouse Directed Darker Than Amber (1970)
Sy Bartlett Produced Cape Fear (1962)- Walter Seltzer Produced Darker Than Amber (1970)
- George Eckstein Produced Travis McGee (1983)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 1986 · aged 70
