Dan Tyler Moore (author)

For the U.S. Army officer, see Dan Tyler Moore.

Dan Tyler Moore, Jr.
Born(1908-02-01)February 1, 1908
Washington, D.C., US
DiedFebruary 11, 1998(1998-02-11) (aged 90)
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, US
Occupation(s)author
businessman
SEC commissioner
intelligence operative
public speaker
Notable workThe Terrible Game (1957)

Dan Tyler Moore Jr. was an American intelligence officer, SEC regional commissioner, businessman, public speaker, and author.[1][2] Though involved in many fields and careers during his lifetime, he is perhaps best remembered today for his 1957 pulp novel The Terrible Game, which served as the basis for the 1985 cult film Gymkata.

  1. ^ Grabowski, John J., ed. (May 11, 2018). "MOORE, DAN TYLER, JR.". Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Case Western Reserve University.
  2. ^ WorldCat author record