Edward Lewis Wallant, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Lewis Wallant

American writer

Date of Birth: 19-Oct-1926

Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 05-Dec-1962

Profession: screenwriter, writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Edward Lewis Wallant (October 19, 1926 - December 5, 1962) was an American writer, best known for his novel The Pawnbroker (1961).
It was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Rod Steiger.
He also worked as an art director at advertising firm McCann-Erickson.