About
An American evangelical Christian minister and author, he is most famous for his Left Behind series. He is particularly known for his works of apocalyptic fiction.
Before Fame
He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1944 and served as a machine gunner in Europe during World War II.
Trivia
His book, What Everyone Should Know About Homosexuality, expresses his view that homosexuals can be "cured."
Family Life
He married Beverly LaHaye in 1947; they had four children.
Associated With
His writing has been compared to that of Tom Clancy.