When was Michael Connelly born?

Michael Connelly was born in 1956.

Michael Connelly

Q: Who is Michael Connelly?

Michael Connelly is American novelist, journalist, crime fiction writer, and screenwriter.

Q: What is Michael Connelly known for?

Michael Connelly is primarily known as a(n) television producer, actor, screenwriter, writer, journalist, crime fiction writer, chronicler, film producer, novelist.

American novelist, journalist, crime fiction writer, and screenwriter

Born:July 21, 1956

Age:70

Zodiac Sign:Cancer

Born in:Philadelphia, United States

Languages:English

Television Producer Actor Screenwriter Writer Journalist Crime Fiction Writer Chronicler Film Producer Novelist

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Famous For

Notable Work

The Black EchoBlood WorkThe Poet

Movies & TV

CastleA Deadly GameThe Dead PoolDeep in Death

Books

The Black EchoThe Lincoln LawyerThe Black IceThe Last CoyoteThe Overlook

Awards

Cartier Diamond Dagger (2018)Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction (2012)Anthony Award for Best Novel (2009)Shamus Award (2006)Anthony Award for Best Novel (2003)

Michael Connelly

American novelist, journalist, crime fiction writer, and screenwriter

Biography

Michael Joseph Connelly (born July 21, 1956) is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, including 10 (as of 2025) with both those characters. Connelly is the bestselling author of 42 novels and one work of non-fiction (as of May 2026), with over 74 million copies of his books sold worldwide and translated into 40 languages. His first novel, The Black Echo, won the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1992. In 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the movie adaptation of Connelly's 1997 novel, Blood Work. In March 2011, the movie adaptation of Connelly's novel The Lincoln Lawyer starred Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller. Connelly was the president of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to 2004.

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Photos

Michael Connelly at Bouchercon 2010 in San Francisco.

Michael Connelly (Bocsh & Lincoln Lawyer series author) and James Ellroy (LA Confidential, Black Dahlia author) at the Festival of Books. 4/22/23 USC 3551 Trousdale Pkwy Los Angeles, CA 90007