Dennis Lehane
American author and screenwriter
Born
August 4th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author, screenwriter, and producer achieved recognition for crime fiction and thrillers. Initial works include the novel 'Mystic River', which became a major film directed by Clint Eastwood. Additional notable works include 'Gone, Baby, Gone' and 'Shutter Island', both adapted into successful films. In the realm of television, contributed as a writer and producer on the acclaimed series 'The Wire'. His narrative style often captures the intricacies of human relationships and moral complexities.
Authored 'Mystic River'
Wrote 'Shutter Island'
Contributed to 'The Wire'
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