
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 27, 1929(78)
Day of Death
November 12, 2007
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Ira Marvin Levin
Ira Levin
Writing
Biography
Ira Marvin Levin (August 27, 1929 – November 12, 2007) was an American novelist, playwright, and songwriter. His works include the novels A Kiss Before Dying (1953), Rosemary's Baby (1967), The Stepford Wives (1972), This Perfect Day (1970), The Boys from Brazil (1976), and Sliver (1991). Levin also wrote the play Deathtrap (1978). Many of his novels and plays have been adapted into films. He received the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award and several Edgar Awards.
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