Robert Crais
American author of detective fiction
Biography
Robert Crais (pronounced ; born June 20, 1953) is an American author of detective fiction and former screenwriter. Crais began his career writing scripts for television shows such as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Quincy, Miami Vice and L.A. Law. His writing is influenced by Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Ernest Hemingway, Robert B. Parker and John Steinbeck. Crais has won numerous awards for his crime novels. Lee Child has cited him in interviews as one of his favourite American crime writers. The novels of Robert Crais have been published in 62 countries and are bestsellers around the world. Robert Crais received the Ross Macdonald Literary Award in 2006 and was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2014.
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Awards & honours (6)
- Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original
- Shamus Award
- Gumshoe Awards
- Dilys Award
- Barry Award for Best Thriller
- The Grand Master
Quick answers about Robert Crais
- How old is Robert Crais?
- Robert Crais is 73 years old (born June 20, 1953).
- When is Robert Crais's birthday?
- Robert Crais was born on June 20, 1953.
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- Robert Crais was born in Baton Rouge.
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- Robert Crais's zodiac sign is Gemini.
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- Robert Crais is a citizen of United States.
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