The late novelist and screenwriter Sidney Sheldon remains one of the world's top bestselling authors, having sold more than 300 million copies of his books. Are You Afraid of the Dark? is his most recent in a long line of huge bestsellers. He is also the only writer to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Edgar. The Guinness Book of World Records heralds him as the most translated author in the world.
Brief Biography
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles, California
- Date of Birth:
- February 11, 1917
- Date of Death:
- January 30, 2007
- Place of Birth:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Education:
- Northwestern University, 1935-36
- Website:
- http://www.twbookmark.com/features/sidneysheldon/index.html
