Jean-Christophe Grangé
French journalist and screenwriter, novelist
Born
July 15th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A French journalist and screenwriter, contributed significantly to the literary and cinematic landscape. Started career as a journalist before transitioning to writing novels. Gained prominence with crime thrillers that often featured intricate plots and psychological depth. Works include the bestseller 'The Evilmaker' and 'The Crusader's Shadow', which captivated readers with their suspenseful narratives. In addition to novels, adapted several works into films, contributing to the genre of thrillers in French cinema. Active in screenwriting for both television and cinema, cementing reputation within literature and film communities.
Authored the novel 'The Evilmaker'
Wrote screenplays for multiple thriller films
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