Thomas Harris
1940
Thomas Harris is one of the most popular authors of the mystery and thriller genres, hailing from America. He is best known for his series of suspense books related to the most famous character developed by him named Hannibal Lecter. The novels featuring the character have been published in the form of a suspense series called as Hannibal Lecter series. Almost all the books written by author Harris have been adapted into movies and the most notable and popular among them is the multiple Academy Award winning film called The Silence of the Lambs. This movie went on to become only the 3rd movie in the history of the Academy Awards to win all the Oscar Awards in the major categories. Author Harris was born on April 11, 1940, in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. When he just a kid, his family shifted to Rich, Mississippi. During his grade school days, author Harris was pretty much bookish and introverted, but as he reached high school he started blossoming overall.