Philip Kerr

Novelist

Birthday February 22, 1956

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Mar 23, 2018 (62)

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About

British author most well known for his historical thrillers starring the character Bernie Gunther.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Birmingham and earned two Master's degrees, in law and philosophy.

Trivia

His novel If the Dead Rise Not won the RBA International Prize for Crime Writing in 2009.

Family Life

He married novelist Jane Thynne and they had three children together.

Associated With

Thriller writer Patricia Cornwell won the RBA International Prize in 2011.