Thomas E. Gaddis | |
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| Born | Thomas Eugene Gaddis September 14, 1908 Denver, Colorado |
| Died | October 10, 1984 (age 76) Portland, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Birdman of Alcatraz |
Thomas Eugene Gaddis (September 14, 1908 – October 10, 1984) was an American writer most noted for his biography, Birdman of Alcatraz (1955), about convicted murderer Robert Stroud. It was adapted as a 1962 film of the same name, starring Burt Lancaster.