About
An American fiction writer and poet, he is known for such novels as The Bishop's Wife and Portrait of Jennie, both of which were adapted into films. His other works include Morning in Iowa (poems) and The Clock (screenplay).
Before Fame
He attended Harvard University for several years, but dropped out to work at an advertising agency.
Trivia
He published several children's books, including The Adventures of Tapiola and The Snowflake and the Starfish.
Family Life
He was born to a Sephardic Jewish family in New York City. He married Anna Lee in 1970.
Associated With
He was related to the poet Emma Lazarus.
