List of the most popular authors from United States, listed alphabetically with photos when available. For centuries authors have been among the world's most important people, helping chronicle history and keep us entertained with one of the earliest forms of storytelling. Whether they're known for fiction, non-fiction, poetry or even technical writing, the famous American authors on this list have kept that tradition alive by writing renowned works that have been praised around the world. You can find useful information below about these notable American writers, such as when they were born and where their place of birth was.
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This list answers the questions, "Which famous authors are from United States?" and "Who are the best American authors?"
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Angelina Jolie
Notes from My Travels, Justice for DarfurBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Birthdate: 1975-06-04
Nationality: Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United States of America
Angelina Jolie (; née Voight, formerly Jolie Pitt, born June 4, 1975) is an American actress,... more
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Eminem
The Way I Am, Angry BlondeBirthplace: Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Birthdate: 1972
Nationality: United States of America
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (; often... more
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Allen Ginsberg
Howl, Pull My DaisyBirthplace: Area code 862, Area code 973, Area codes 862 and 973, Essex County, Contiguous United States
Birthdate: 1926
Nationality: United States of America
Irwin Allen Ginsberg (; June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997) was an American poet, philosopher and... more4
Anne Rice
The Queen of the Damned, Interview with the VampireBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Birthdate: 1941
Nationality: United States of America
Series Written: The Vampire Chronicles, New Tales of the Vampires, Lives of the Mayfair Witches, Sleeping Beauty
Anne Rice (born Anne O'Brien, October 4, 1941) is an American author of gothic fiction,... more5
Andy Warhol
Popism: The Warhol Sixties, ABirthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
Birthdate: 1928
Nationality: United States of America
Andy Warhol was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known... more6
Andrew Holleran
Ground Zero, In SeptemberBirthdate: 1944
Nationality: United States of America
Andrew Holleran is the pseudonym of Eric Garber (born 1943), an Aruban novelist, essayist, and... more7
Alfred Hitchcock
Sinister Spies, Read With CautionBirthplace: Leytonstone, London, United Kingdom
Birthdate: 1899
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom, England
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and... more8
Angela Elwell Hunt
The secret of Cravenhill Castle, The elevatorBirthplace: Winter Haven, Florida
Birthdate: 1957-12-20
Nationality: United States of America
Series Written: Young Believer on Tour
Angela Elwell Hunt (born December 20, 1957) is a prolific Christian author, and her books... more9
Anaïs Nin
Delta of Venus, Henry and JuneBirthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, France
Birthdate: 1903
Nationality: France, United States of America
Series Written: Cities of the Interior
Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell (February 21, 1903 – January 14,... more10
Alice Walker
The Color Purple, Possessing the Secret of JoyBirthplace: Eatonton, Putnam County, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Birthdate: 1944
Nationality: United States of America
Alice Walker (born February 9, 1944) is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and... more11
Adrienne Rich
An Atlas of the Difficult World, On LiesBirthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Birthdate: 1929
Nationality: United States of America
Adrienne Cecile Rich (; May 16, 1929 – March 27, 2012) was an American poet, essayist and... more12
Andre Norton
Garan the Eternal, The ElvenbaneBirthplace: Cleveland, Area code 216, Ohio, United States of America, United States
Birthdate: 1912
Nationality: United States of America
Series Written: Witch World Stories, Imperial Lady, Witch World: The Turning, Moon Singer/Free Trader/Moon Magic, Carolus Rex
Andre Alice Norton (born Alice Mary Norton, February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005) was an... more13
Dick Wolf
The InterceptBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Birthdate: 1946-12-20
Nationality: United States of America
Richard Anthony Wolf (born December 20, 1946) is an American television producer, best known... more14
Ambrose Bierce
Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, The Devil's DictionaryBirthplace: Ohio
Birthdate: 1842
Nationality: United States of America
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 – circa 1914) was an American short story writer,... more15
Andrew Preston Peabody
Portsmouth Sunday school hymn book, The choice of a professionBirthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts
Birthdate: 1811
Nationality: United States of America
Andrew Preston Peabody was an American clergyman and author. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts,... more
16Anita Desai
Fasting, FeastingBirthplace: Mussoorie, Eurasia, Uttarakhand, India, Dehradun district
Birthdate: 1937
Nationality: India, United States of America, Germany
Anita Desai, born Anita Mazumdar (born 24 June 1937) is an Indian novelist and the Emerita... more17
Andy Rooney
Common Nonsense, And more by Andy RooneyBirthplace: Albany, Contiguous United States, New York, Albany County, United States of America
Birthdate: 1919
Nationality: United States of America
Andrew Aitken Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an American radio and... more18
Al Capp
Michael Wm. Kaluta Sketchbook, From Dogpatch to SlobboviaBirthplace: Eastern United States, New Haven, New England, New Haven County, Connecticut
Birthdate: 1909
Nationality: United States of America
Alfred Gerald Caplin (September 28, 1909 – November 5, 1979), better known as Al Capp, was an... more19
Alfred D. Chandler, Jr.
The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business, Nation Transformed by InformationBirthplace: Guyencourt, Delaware
Birthdate: 1918
Nationality: United States of America
Alfred DuPont Chandler Jr. (September 15, 1918 – May 9, 2007) was a professor of business... more20
Andrew Greeley
Confessions of a Parish Priest: An Autobiography, EthnicityBirthplace: Oak Park, Illinois
Birthdate: 1928
Nationality: United States of America
Series Written: Nuala Anne McGrail series, Time Between the Stars, Angel Fire, World of Maggie Ward, Family Saga
Andrew M. Greeley (February 5, 1928 – May 29, 2013) was an American Roman Catholic priest,... more- 21
Allan Havis
Haut Goût, American Political PlaysBirthplace: New York City, New York
Allan Havis is a playwright with pronounced political themes and probes on colliding cultures.... more 22
Abraham Verghese
The Tennis Partner, My Own Country: A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AidsBirthplace: Addis Ababa, Africa, Ethiopia
Birthdate: 1955
Nationality: India, United States of America
Abraham Verghese (born 1955) is an American physician, author, Professor for the Theory and... more23
Alan Alda
Never Have Your Dog Stuffed And Other Things I've Learned, Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself (Random House Large PrintBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate: 1936-01-28
Nationality: United States of America
Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, comedian and... more24
Alyssa Milano
Safe At Home: Confessions of a Baseball FanaticBirthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate: 1972-12-19
Nationality: United States of America
Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress, producer, activist, and... more25
Aaron Sorkin
The West Wing Script Book, The Farnsworth InventionBirthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Birthdate: 1961-06-09
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Benjamin Sorkin (born June 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and... more
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