About
An American crime writer, he is particularly known for his P.I. Matthew Scudder series. He also wrote several popular novels featuring Bernie Rhodenbarr, the "gentleman burglar."
Before Fame
He briefly attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Early in his career, he published works of erotic fiction.
Trivia
He published more than fifty novels and over a hundred short stories.
Family Life
He married Lynne Block; together, they had three daughters.
Associated With
He co-wrote the screenplay for My Blueberry Nights, a film starring Norah Jones.
