Tom Clancy

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Biography

Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (April 12, 1947 – October 1, 2013) was an American novelist best known for his technically detailed espionage and military-science storylines set during and after the Cold War. Seventeen of his novels were bestsellers, and more than 100 million copies of his books were sold. His name was also used on movie scripts written by ghostwriters, nonfiction books on military subjects occasionally with co-authors, and video games. He was a part-owner of his hometown Major League Baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles of the American League and vice-chairman of their community activities and public affairs committees.

Career Overview

Tom Clancy has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Jack Ryan with 7 titles. Signature works include Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War, The Hunt for Red October. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
21
Birth Date
1947-04-12 00:00:00
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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