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


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About Anthony Swofford

  • 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.

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