About
An American fiction writer, he is best known for his 1960 novel, Where The Boys Are, which went on to become a film directed by Henry Levin. Swarthout's other works include Bless the Beasts and Children (1970) and The Shootist (1975).
Before Fame
He worked in advertising for a year and then pursued a career as a journalist.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Western Writers Hall of Fame in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Family Life
He was born in Michigan to a family of Dutch and English heritage. He married Kathryn Vaughn in 1940.
Associated With
His novel, The Tin Lizzie Troop, was made into a movie starring Paul Newman.
