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Andrew Klavan is listed as a screenwriter, novelist and writer. Born on July 13, 1954, Andrew Klavan is from New York City, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 72. Schooling on record includes University of California, Berkeley. Awards on record include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original (1984, 1990).
My Take
What strikes me about Andrew Klavan is the rare arc from acclaimed crime novelist to outspoken commentator. Two Edgar Awards prove he can craft genuine suspense, yet he chose to plant his flag in the noisier world of opinion. I admire that willingness to risk a comfortable literary reputation for conviction. Whether or not you share his politics, there is something consistent in how he reads human nature across fiction and commentary alike. For me, the storyteller's instinct never left him; it simply found a louder stage. That continuity, more than any award, is what I find compelling.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrew Klavan
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドリュー・クラヴァン
- Reading
- あんどりゅー・くらゔぁん
- Born
- July 13, 1954 (age 72)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / novelist / writer / blogger / political pundit
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Berkeley
Awards & achievements
- 1984 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original
- 1990 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.andrewklavan.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theandrewklavan/
- Xhttps://x.com/andrewklavan
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew%20Klavan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q505702
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Klavan born?
Andrew Klavan was born on July 13, 1954 and is 72 years old.
Where is Andrew Klavan from?
Andrew Klavan is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Andrew Klavan do?
Andrew Klavan works as screenwriter, novelist, writer, blogger, political pundit.
Where did Andrew Klavan study?
Andrew Klavan attended University of California, Berkeley.
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