Alan Dean Foster

Novelist

Birthday November 18, 1946

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace New York

Age 77 years old

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About

An American author of fantasy and science fiction, he wrote several popular series, including the Pip and Flinx books and The Damned Trilogy.

Before Fame

He received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He published his debut Pip and Flinx novel in 1972.

Trivia

He won the 2008 Grand Master Award.

Family Life

He was born in New York. Later, he married Joann Oxley.

Associated With

He wrote the original Star Wars novelization after George Lucas delivered him the film's screenplay.