Ira Levin

Novelist

Birthday August 27, 1929

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Nov 12, 2007 (78)

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About

A 20th-century American author of horror fiction, he spooked readers with classic novels like Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives. Both of these titles, as well as several of his other novels, were made into films.

Before Fame

He began writing for television while he was still in school. A screenplay he sold to NBC became an episode of the anthology thriller series, Lights Out.

Trivia

Although he wrote only seven novels over four decades, nearly all of his works received great acclaim.

Family Life

He was married twice. With his first wife, he had three children.

Associated With

Nicole Kidman starred in the 2004 film adaptation of his classic work, The Stepford Wives.