Thomas Harris

b. 1940·American

Thomas Harris is an American author born on April 11, 1940, best known for creating the iconic fictional psychiatrist and serial killer Hannibal Lecter. His Hannibal Lecter series — including Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising — redefined the psychological thriller genre and earned him enduring international acclaim. The Silence of the Lambs in particular became a cultural landmark, inspiring an Academy Award-winning film adaptation.

Born

1940

Nationality

American

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