Anthony Swofford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Anthony Swofford

American writer and United States Marine

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1970

Place of Birth: Fairfield, California, United States

Profession: writer, novelist, autobiographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Anthony Swofford (born August 12, 1970) is an American writer and former U.S.
Marine, best known for his 2003 book Jarhead, based heavily on his accounts of various situations encountered in the Persian Gulf War.
This memoir was the basis of the 2005 film of the same name, directed by Sam Mendes.
The title refers to a nickname for the U.S.
Marines, which itself is derived from the traditional high and tight haircuts favored by them, giving them a "jar-like" appearance.