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My Take
David Grann is, to my mind, one of the finest nonfiction writers working today. A New Yorker staff writer born in 1967, he has a rare gift for taking buried, half-forgotten history and rendering it with the propulsion of a thriller. The Lost City of Z and Killers of the Flower Moon read like adventure novels yet are scrupulously reported, and that fusion of obsessive research and narrative craft is what I admire most. His George Polk Award feels well earned. I think of him as a kind of literary detective, illuminating the dark corners of the past. Every reread leaves me more impressed by his patience and precision.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Grann
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・グラン
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ぐらん
- Born
- March 10, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- journalist / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Connecticut College
Awards & achievements
- 2009 George Polk Award
- 2018 Anthony Award
- 2013 Cullman Fellowship
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lost City of Z | — | |
| Notable work | Killers of the Flower Moon | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.davidgrann.com
- Xhttps://x.com/DavidGrann
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Grann
Frequently asked questions
When was David Grann born?
Born March 10, 1967 (age 59).
Where is David Grann from?
David Grann is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does David Grann do?
David Grann works as journalist, writer.
What is David Grann known for?
Notable works include The Lost City of Z, Killers of the Flower Moon.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.