David Morrell

David Morrell
Morrell in 2009
Morrell in 2009
Born (1943-04-24) April 24, 1943 (age 81)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
OccupationAuthor
Citizenship
  • Canada
  • United States
Alma materSt. Jerome's University (University of Waterloo) (BA)
Pennsylvania State University (MA, PhD)
Notable worksFirst Blood
ChildrenDaughter: Sarie
Son: Matthew (deceased)
Website
davidmorrell.net

David Morrell (born April 24, 1943) is a Canadian-American author whose debut 1972 novel First Blood, later adapted as the 1982 film of the same name, went on to spawn the successful Rambo franchise starring Sylvester Stallone.[1] He has written 28 novels, and his work has been translated into 30 languages.[2] He also wrote the 2007–2008 Captain America comic book miniseries The Chosen.

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