About
Best known as the writer of the popular Inspector Montalbano series of crime novels, he has also worked as a theatrical and television director.
Before Fame
After training at Italy's Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica, he began directing plays by Samuel Beckett and Luigi Pirandello.
Trivia
His numerous literary honors include the Nino Martoglio International Book Award, the RBA International Prize for Crime Writing, and the Crime Writers' Association's International Dagger Award.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Italy.
Associated With
His Inspector Montalbano books were adapted into a popular television series featuring actor Luca Zingaretti.
