SettingsAmerican writers of Irish descent
Abigail McCarthy
Abigail Quigley McCarthy (April 16, 1915, Wabasha, Minnesota – February 1, 2001, Washington, D.C.) was an American academic and writer, best known as the wife of politician and presidential cont...
Abigail Quigley McCarthy (April 16, 1915, Wabasha, Minnesota – February 1, 2001, Washington, D.C.) was an American academic and writer, best known as the wife of politician and presidential cont...
Adina Emilia De Zavala
Adina Emilia De Zavala (November 28, 1861 – May 1, 1955) was a teacher, historian and preservationist of Texas history.
Adina Emilia De Zavala (November 28, 1861 – May 1, 1955) was a teacher, historian and preservationist of Texas history.
Albert Leroy Rule
Albert Leroy Rule was a producer and and director of two World War I documentaries.
Albert Leroy Rule was a producer and and director of two World War I documentaries.
Alexander Posey
Alexander Lawrence Posey (1873—1908) was a Native American Muscogee Creek poet, humorist, journalist, and politician.
Alexander Lawrence Posey (1873—1908) was a Native American Muscogee Creek poet, humorist, journalist, and politician.
Alice McDermott
Alice McDermott is an American writer and university professor.
Alice McDermott is an American writer and university professor.
Andrew Breitbart
Andrew Breitbart is an American publisher, commentator for the Washington Times, author, and occasional guest commentator on various news programs who has served as an editor for the Drud...
Andrew Breitbart is an American publisher, commentator for the Washington Times, author, and occasional guest commentator on various news programs who has served as an editor for the Drud...
Anna Quindlen
Anna Marie Quindlen (born July 8, 1952) is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist whose New York Times column, Public and Private, won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary i...
Anna Marie Quindlen (born July 8, 1952) is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist whose New York Times column, Public and Private, won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary i...
Anne McCaffrey
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1 April 1926 – 21 November 2011) was an American-born Irish writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1 April 1926 – 21 November 2011) was an American-born Irish writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Bill Maher
William "Bill" Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor.
William "Bill" Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor.
Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)
William James "Bill" O'Reilly, Jr. is an American television host, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator.
William James "Bill" O'Reilly, Jr. is an American television host, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator.
Bill Rancic
William "Bill" Rancic (; Rančić,, born May 16, 1971) is an American entrepreneur who was the first candidate hired by The Trump Organization at the conclusion of the first season of Donald Trump...
William "Bill" Rancic (; Rančić,, born May 16, 1971) is an American entrepreneur who was the first candidate hired by The Trump Organization at the conclusion of the first season of Donald Trump...
Billy Collins
Billy Collins is an American poet, appointed as Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003.
Billy Collins is an American poet, appointed as Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003.
Billy Sullivan (American football)
William Hallissey "Billy" Sullivan, Jr. (September 13, 1915 – February 23, 1998) was an American businessman who owned the Boston Patriots franchise from their inception in the American Fo...
William Hallissey "Billy" Sullivan, Jr. (September 13, 1915 – February 23, 1998) was an American businessman who owned the Boston Patriots franchise from their inception in the American Fo...
Brian Stack
Brian Stack (born August 18, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, and writer best known for his sketch comedy work on all three Conan O'Brien late-night talk shows, previously working on Late...
Brian Stack (born August 18, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, and writer best known for his sketch comedy work on all three Conan O'Brien late-night talk shows, previously working on Late...
Campion Murphy
Campion E. Murphy is a film and television actor, writer, and producer, as well as a personal trainer.
Campion E. Murphy is a film and television actor, writer, and producer, as well as a personal trainer.
Carolyn Kepcher
Carolyn Kepcher is an American businesswoman, perhaps best known for her regular appearances on the NBC television program The Apprentice.
Carolyn Kepcher is an American businesswoman, perhaps best known for her regular appearances on the NBC television program The Apprentice.
Charles Dudley Daly
Charles Dudley "Charlie" Daly (October 31, 1880 – February 12, 1959) was an American football player and coach, an author, and served in the United States Army during World War I. He play...
Charles Dudley "Charlie" Daly (October 31, 1880 – February 12, 1959) was an American football player and coach, an author, and served in the United States Army during World War I. He play...
Charles O'Neal
Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal, Sr. (January 6, 1904 – August 29, 1996) was an American film and television screenwriter and novelist.
Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal, Sr. (January 6, 1904 – August 29, 1996) was an American film and television screenwriter and novelist.
Chris Matthews
Christopher John "Chris" Matthews is an American news anchor and political commentator known for his nightly hour-long talk show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, which is televised on the Amer...
Christopher John "Chris" Matthews is an American news anchor and political commentator known for his nightly hour-long talk show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, which is televised on the Amer...
Christopher B. Landon
Christopher Beau Landon (born 27 February 1975 in Los Angeles, California) is an American screenwriter best known as the writer of 2007 film Disturbia and as the son of filmmaker Michael Landon.
Christopher Beau Landon (born 27 February 1975 in Los Angeles, California) is an American screenwriter best known as the writer of 2007 film Disturbia and as the son of filmmaker Michael Landon.
Christopher Buckley (novelist)
Christopher Taylor Buckley (born December 24, 1952) is an American political satirist and the author of novels including God Is My Broker, Thank You for Smoking, Little Green Men, ...
Christopher Taylor Buckley (born December 24, 1952) is an American political satirist and the author of novels including God Is My Broker, Thank You for Smoking, Little Green Men, ...
Christopher Lawford
Christopher Kennedy Lawford is an American author, actor and activist and member of the prominent Kennedy family.
Christopher Kennedy Lawford is an American author, actor and activist and member of the prominent Kennedy family.
Conan O'Brien
Conan Christopher O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer.
Conan Christopher O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer.
Cornelius Ryan
Cornelius Ryan, was an Irish journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day, The L...
Cornelius Ryan, was an Irish journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day, The L...
Cullen Murphy
John Cullen Murphy, Jr. (born September 1, 1952) is an American writer and editor probably best known for his work at The Atlantic, where he served as managing editor (1985–2002) and editor ...
John Cullen Murphy, Jr. (born September 1, 1952) is an American writer and editor probably best known for his work at The Atlantic, where he served as managing editor (1985–2002) and editor ...
Dan Savage
Daniel Keenan "Dan" Savage is an American author, media pundit, journalist and newspaper editor.
Daniel Keenan "Dan" Savage is an American author, media pundit, journalist and newspaper editor.
Danzy Senna
Danzy Senna is an American writer.
Danzy Senna is an American writer.
Dennis Mahony
Dennis Augustin Mahony (January 20, 1821, Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland – November 6, 1879) was one of the founders of the Dubuque Herald (now the Telegraph Herald), a newspaper in D...
Dennis Augustin Mahony (January 20, 1821, Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland – November 6, 1879) was one of the founders of the Dubuque Herald (now the Telegraph Herald), a newspaper in D...
Dennis O'Neil
Dennis J. "Denny" O'Neil is an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of...
Dennis J. "Denny" O'Neil is an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of...
Dennis Roddy
Dennis Brian Patrick Roddy is a prominent journalist in Pennsylvania, working for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Dennis Brian Patrick Roddy is a prominent journalist in Pennsylvania, working for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Dominick Dunne
Dominick John Dunne was an American writer and investigative journalist, whose subjects frequently hinged on the ways in which high society interacts with the judicial system.
Dominick John Dunne was an American writer and investigative journalist, whose subjects frequently hinged on the ways in which high society interacts with the judicial system.
Doyle McManus
Doyle McManus is an American journalist, columnist, who appears often on Public Broadcasting Service's Washington Week.
Doyle McManus is an American journalist, columnist, who appears often on Public Broadcasting Service's Washington Week.
Ed Sullivan
Edward Vincent "Ed" Sullivan was an American entertainment writer and television host, best known as the presenter of the TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show.
Edward Vincent "Ed" Sullivan was an American entertainment writer and television host, best known as the presenter of the TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show.
Eddie Doherty
Edward J. "Eddie" Doherty (October 30, 1890–May 4, 1975) was a famed American newspaper reporter, best-selling author, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, co-founder of the Madonna House Apostolate, a...
Edward J. "Eddie" Doherty (October 30, 1890–May 4, 1975) was a famed American newspaper reporter, best-selling author, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, co-founder of the Madonna House Apostolate, a...
Edwin O'Connor
Edwin O'Connor (July 29, 1918 – March 23, 1968) was an American radio personality, journalist, and novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1962 for The Edge of Sadness (1961).
Edwin O'Connor (July 29, 1918 – March 23, 1968) was an American radio personality, journalist, and novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1962 for The Edge of Sadness (1961).
Eileen McNamara
Eileen McNamara, is a columnist for Boston_ and a journalism professor at Brandeis University.
Eileen McNamara, is a columnist for Boston_ and a journalism professor at Brandeis University.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are the paradigm writings of the Jazz Age, a term he coined himself.
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are the paradigm writings of the Jazz Age, a term he coined himself.
Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne (July 10, 1867 — April 24, 1936) was an American humorist and writer from Chicago.
Finley Peter Dunne (July 10, 1867 — April 24, 1936) was an American humorist and writer from Chicago.
Frances Frost
Frances Frost was an American poet, novelist and mother of poet Paul Blackburn.
Frances Frost was an American poet, novelist and mother of poet Paul Blackburn.
Frank McCourt
Francis "Frank" McCourt was an Irish-American teacher and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer, best known as the author of Angela's Ashes, an award-winning, tragicomic memoir of the misery and squ...
Francis "Frank" McCourt was an Irish-American teacher and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer, best known as the author of Angela's Ashes, an award-winning, tragicomic memoir of the misery and squ...
Frank Miller (comics)
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Darede...
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Darede...
Frank O'Hara
Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara (March 27, 1926 – July 25, 1966) was an American writer, poet and art critic.
Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara (March 27, 1926 – July 25, 1966) was an American writer, poet and art critic.
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writer/author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writer/author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
George Kelly (playwright)
George Edward Kelly (16 January 1887 – 18 June 1974) was an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor.
George Edward Kelly (16 January 1887 – 18 June 1974) was an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor.
Gordy Jones
Gordy Jones (b. February 6, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is an author of children's literature, photographer, and columnist for the baseball newspaper Let's Play Baseball in the Twin Cities,...
Gordy Jones (b. February 6, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is an author of children's literature, photographer, and columnist for the baseball newspaper Let's Play Baseball in the Twin Cities,...
Graham Dale
Graham Dale is the author of The Green Marine Graham Dale was born in Raheny, Dublin, Ireland in January 1978.
Graham Dale is the author of The Green Marine Graham Dale was born in Raheny, Dublin, Ireland in January 1978.
Hal Moore
Harold Gregory "Hal" Moore, Jr. (born February 13, 1922) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army and author.
Harold Gregory "Hal" Moore, Jr. (born February 13, 1922) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army and author.
Helen Curtin Moskey
Helen Curtin Moskey (March 27, 1931, Hartford, Connecticut - March 25, 2003, Hartford) was an Irish-American poet of dual U.S.-Irish nationality.
Helen Curtin Moskey (March 27, 1931, Hartford, Connecticut - March 25, 2003, Hartford) was an Irish-American poet of dual U.S.-Irish nationality.
Hutton Gibson
Hutton Peter Gibson is an American writer on Sedevacantism, World War II veteran, the 1968 Jeopardy! grand champion and the father of 11 children, one of whom is the actor and director Mel G...
Hutton Peter Gibson is an American writer on Sedevacantism, World War II veteran, the 1968 Jeopardy! grand champion and the father of 11 children, one of whom is the actor and director Mel G...
J. D. Salinger
Jerome David "J. D." Salinger was an American author, best known for his only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, and his reclusive nature.
Jerome David "J. D." Salinger was an American author, best known for his only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, and his reclusive nature.
J. P. Donleavy
James Patrick Donleavy is an Irish American author.
James Patrick Donleavy is an Irish American author.
Jack O'Brian
John Dennis Patrick O'Brian (August 16, 1914 – November 5, 2000) was a New York Journal American television critic and supporter of Joseph McCarthy.
John Dennis Patrick O'Brian (August 16, 1914 – November 5, 2000) was a New York Journal American television critic and supporter of Joseph McCarthy.
Jacqueline Carey
Jacqueline Carey (born 1964 in Highland Park, Illinois) is an author and novelist, primarily of fantasy fiction.
Jacqueline Carey (born 1964 in Highland Park, Illinois) is an author and novelist, primarily of fantasy fiction.
James Carroll (novelist)
James Carroll is a noted author, historian and journalist and Roman Catholic dissident.
James Carroll is a noted author, historian and journalist and Roman Catholic dissident.
James Laughlin
James Laughlin (October 30, 1914–November 12, 1997) was an American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishers.
James Laughlin (October 30, 1914–November 12, 1997) was an American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishers.
James T. Farrell
James Thomas Farrell was an American novelist.
James Thomas Farrell was an American novelist.
Jason F. Wright
Jason F. Wright (born February 1, 1971 in Florissant, Missouri) is an American author and political blogger and pundit.
Jason F. Wright (born February 1, 1971 in Florissant, Missouri) is an American author and political blogger and pundit.
Jean Kerr
Jean Kerr (July 10, 1922 – January 5, 2003) was an American author and playwright born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and best known for her humorous bestseller, Please Don't Eat the Daisies'...
Jean Kerr (July 10, 1922 – January 5, 2003) was an American author and playwright born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and best known for her humorous bestseller, Please Don't Eat the Daisies'...
Jean Shepherd
Jean Parker Shepherd was an American raconteur, radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep.
Jean Parker Shepherd was an American raconteur, radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep.
Jeffrey Eugenides
Jeffrey Kent Eugenides (born March 8, 1960) is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and short story writer.
Jeffrey Kent Eugenides (born March 8, 1960) is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and short story writer.
Jennifer Donnelly
Jennifer Donnelly (born August 16, 1963 in Port Chester, New York) is a historical fiction author best-known for her novel A Northern Light (published in the UK as A Gathering Light).
Jennifer Donnelly (born August 16, 1963 in Port Chester, New York) is a historical fiction author best-known for her novel A Northern Light (published in the UK as A Gathering Light).
Jenny McCarthy
Jennifer Ann "Jenny" McCarthy is an American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host.
Jennifer Ann "Jenny" McCarthy is an American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host.
Jeremiah O'Leary
Jeremiah O'Leary (d. 1993) was an American newspaper reporter and columnist.
Jeremiah O'Leary (d. 1993) was an American newspaper reporter and columnist.
Jim Dwyer (journalist)
Jim Dwyer is an American journalist who is a reporter and columnist with The New York Times.
Jim Dwyer is an American journalist who is a reporter and columnist with The New York Times.
Jim Murray (sportswriter)
James Patrick Murray (December 29, 1919 - August 16, 1998) was an American sportswriter at the Los Angeles Times from 1961 to 1998.
James Patrick Murray (December 29, 1919 - August 16, 1998) was an American sportswriter at the Los Angeles Times from 1961 to 1998.
Joe Connelly (writer)
Joe Connelly is an American writer.
Joe Connelly is an American writer.
Joe McGuff
Joseph T. McGuff (August 15, 1926 – February 4, 2006) was an American journalist, author, and newspaper editor.
Joseph T. McGuff (August 15, 1926 – February 4, 2006) was an American journalist, author, and newspaper editor.
John D. Fitzgerald
John Dennis Fitzgerald (February 3, 1906 – May 21, 1988) was an American author.
John Dennis Fitzgerald (February 3, 1906 – May 21, 1988) was an American author.
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
John F. Kennedy, Jr.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., often referred to as John F. Kennedy, Jr., JFK Jr., John Jr. or John-John, was an American socialite, magazine publisher, lawyer, and pilot.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., often referred to as John F. Kennedy, Jr., JFK Jr., John Jr. or John-John, was an American socialite, magazine publisher, lawyer, and pilot.
John Gregory Dunne
John Gregory Dunne (May 25, 1932 – December 30, 2003) was an American novelist, screenwriter and literary critic.
John Gregory Dunne (May 25, 1932 – December 30, 2003) was an American novelist, screenwriter and literary critic.
John Kennedy Toole
John Kennedy Toole was an American novelist from New Orleans, Louisiana, best-known for his posthumously published novel A Confederacy of Dunces.
John Kennedy Toole was an American novelist from New Orleans, Louisiana, best-known for his posthumously published novel A Confederacy of Dunces.
John L. O'Sullivan
John Louis O'Sullivan was an American columnist and editor who used the term "Manifest Destiny" in 1845 to promote the annexation of Texas and the Oregon Country to the United States.
John Louis O'Sullivan was an American columnist and editor who used the term "Manifest Destiny" in 1845 to promote the annexation of Texas and the Oregon Country to the United States.
John R. Cavanaugh
John Richard Cavanaugh (June 10, 1929 – July 26, 2007) was an American priest, teacher, and scholar.
John Richard Cavanaugh (June 10, 1929 – July 26, 2007) was an American priest, teacher, and scholar.
John R. Powers
John R. Powers (November 30, 1945) is an American novelist and playwright.
John R. Powers (November 30, 1945) is an American novelist and playwright.
John Tierney (journalist)
John Marion Tierney is a journalist and author who has worked for the New York Times since 1990.
John Marion Tierney is a journalist and author who has worked for the New York Times since 1990.
Joseph Monninger
Joseph Monninger (born October 28, 1953) is the author of 17 books and a professor at Plymouth State University.
Joseph Monninger (born October 28, 1953) is the author of 17 books and a professor at Plymouth State University.
Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin, born Katherine O'Flaherty, was an American author of short stories and novels.
Kate Chopin, born Katherine O'Flaherty, was an American author of short stories and novels.
Kate O'Beirne
Kate O'Beirne (born Kate Walsh) is the Washington editor of National Review.
Kate O'Beirne (born Kate Walsh) is the Washington editor of National Review.
Katherine Schwarzenegger
Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (born December 13, 1989) is the daughter of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist/author Maria Shriver.
Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (born December 13, 1989) is the daughter of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist/author Maria Shriver.
Kelly Killoren Bensimon
Kelly Killoren Bensimon (born May 1, 1968) is an author, jewelry designer, former model, and former editor of Elle Accessories.
Kelly Killoren Bensimon (born May 1, 1968) is an author, jewelry designer, former model, and former editor of Elle Accessories.
Kevin Barrett
Kevin James Barrett (born February 1959) is a former university lecturer, Muslim convert.
Kevin James Barrett (born February 1959) is a former university lecturer, Muslim convert.
Kevin Kelly (editor)
Kevin Kelly (born 1952) is the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, and a former editor/publisher of the Whole Earth Catalog.
Kevin Kelly (born 1952) is the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, and a former editor/publisher of the Whole Earth Catalog.
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio ...
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio ...
Kirby Doyle
Kirby Doyle (November 27, 1932 – April 5, 2003), born Stanton Doyle, was an American poet.
Kirby Doyle (November 27, 1932 – April 5, 2003), born Stanton Doyle, was an American poet.
Kurt Cobain
Kurt Donald Cobain was an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana.
Kurt Donald Cobain was an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana.
Larry Donnelly
Lawrence "Larry" Donnelly (born in Boston, Massachusetts) is an Irish-American law attorney, writer and political contributor residing in Ireland.
Lawrence "Larry" Donnelly (born in Boston, Massachusetts) is an Irish-American law attorney, writer and political contributor residing in Ireland.
Larry Kirwan
Larry Kirwan (born in Wexford, Ireland) is an expatriate Irish writer and musician, most noted as the lead singer for the New York based Irish rock band, Black 47.
Larry Kirwan (born in Wexford, Ireland) is an expatriate Irish writer and musician, most noted as the lead singer for the New York based Irish rock band, Black 47.
Lorenzo O'Brien
Lorenzo O'Brien (born 1955) is a Peruvian-American writer-producer of Irish descent.
Lorenzo O'Brien (born 1955) is a Peruvian-American writer-producer of Irish descent.
Louis C.K.
Louis Szekely, known professionally as Louis C.K., is an Emmy and Grammy award winning Mexican-American stand-up comedian, television and film writer, actor and director.
Louis Szekely, known professionally as Louis C.K., is an Emmy and Grammy award winning Mexican-American stand-up comedian, television and film writer, actor and director.
Lucy Grealy
Lucinda Margaret Grealy was an American poet and memoirist who wrote Autobiography of a Face in 1994.
Lucinda Margaret Grealy was an American poet and memoirist who wrote Autobiography of a Face in 1994.
Maria Shriver
Maria Owings Shriver (; born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and author of six best-selling books.
Maria Owings Shriver (; born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and author of six best-selling books.
Marie Killilea
Marie Lyons Killilea is the mother of Karen Killilea and an American author, activist, and lobbyist for the rights of people with cerebral palsy.
Marie Lyons Killilea is the mother of Karen Killilea and an American author, activist, and lobbyist for the rights of people with cerebral palsy.
Mark Harman (translator)
Mark Harman (born 1951) is a renowned translator, most notably of Franz Kafka's work, and professor at Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania, USA, where he is chair of the Modern Languages Departm...
Mark Harman (born 1951) is a renowned translator, most notably of Franz Kafka's work, and professor at Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania, USA, where he is chair of the Modern Languages Departm...
Mark Shields
Mark Shields (born May 25, 1937, in Weymouth, Massachusetts) is an American political columnist and commentator.
Mark Shields (born May 25, 1937, in Weymouth, Massachusetts) is an American political columnist and commentator.
Mary Anne Sadlier
Mary Anne Sadlier (December 30, 1820—April 5, 1903) was an Irish author.
Mary Anne Sadlier (December 30, 1820—April 5, 1903) was an Irish author.
Mary Chase (playwright)
Mary Coyle Chase was an American journalist, playwright and screenwriter, known primarily for writing the Broadway play Harvey, later adapted for film starring James Stewart.
Mary Coyle Chase was an American journalist, playwright and screenwriter, known primarily for writing the Broadway play Harvey, later adapted for film starring James Stewart.
Mary Gordon (writer)
Mary Catherine Gordon is an American writer and is the McIntosh Professor of English at Barnard College.
Mary Catherine Gordon is an American writer and is the McIntosh Professor of English at Barnard College.
Mary Higgins Clark
Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark Conheeney (née Higgins; born December 24, 1927), known professionally as Mary Higgins Clark, is an American author of suspense novels.
Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark Conheeney (née Higgins; born December 24, 1927), known professionally as Mary Higgins Clark, is an American author of suspense novels.
Mary Louise Kelly
Mary Louise Kelly is National Public Radio's senior Pentagon correspondent, reporting on defense and foreign policy issues.
Mary Louise Kelly is National Public Radio's senior Pentagon correspondent, reporting on defense and foreign policy issues.
Mary McGarry Morris
Mary McGarry Morris is an American novelist, short story author and playwright.
Mary McGarry Morris is an American novelist, short story author and playwright.
Mary McGrory
Mary McGrory (August 22, 1918 – April 20, 2004) was a liberal American journalist and columnist.
Mary McGrory (August 22, 1918 – April 20, 2004) was a liberal American journalist and columnist.
Mat Johnson
Mat Johnson (born in Philadelphia August 19, 1970) is an American writer of literary fiction.
Mat Johnson (born in Philadelphia August 19, 1970) is an American writer of literary fiction.
Maura Stanton
Maura Stanton (born 9 September 1946), is an American poet, and writer.
Maura Stanton (born 9 September 1946), is an American poet, and writer.
Maureen Daly
Maureen Daly (March 15, 1921 - September 25, 2006), was an American author best known for her novel Seventeenth Summer (1942), one of the first to target a teenage audience.
Maureen Daly (March 15, 1921 - September 25, 2006), was an American author best known for her novel Seventeenth Summer (1942), one of the first to target a teenage audience.
Maureen Dowd
Maureen Bridgid Dowd is a Washington D.C.-based columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author.
Maureen Bridgid Dowd is a Washington D.C.-based columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author.
Maureen Howard
Maureen Howard (born June 28, 1930) is an American writer, editor, and lecturer known for her award-winning autobiography Facts of Life.
Maureen Howard (born June 28, 1930) is an American writer, editor, and lecturer known for her award-winning autobiography Facts of Life.
Megan McCafferty
Megan Fitzmorris McCafferty (born 1973) is an American author known for The New York Times bestselling Jessica Darling series of young-adult novels published between 2001 and 2009.
Megan Fitzmorris McCafferty (born 1973) is an American author known for The New York Times bestselling Jessica Darling series of young-adult novels published between 2001 and 2009.
Meghan O'Sullivan
Meghan L. O'Sullivan (born September 13, 1969) is a former deputy national security adviser on Iraq and Afghanistan and now a lecturer and senior fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy S...
Meghan L. O'Sullivan (born September 13, 1969) is a former deputy national security adviser on Iraq and Afghanistan and now a lecturer and senior fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy S...
Michael Donaghy
Michael Donaghy was an award-winning New York poet and musician, who lived in London from 1985.
Michael Donaghy was an award-winning New York poet and musician, who lived in London from 1985.
Michael G. Fitzgerald
Michael G. Fitzgerald (December 19, 1950 – February 14, 2006) a native of El Dorado, Arkansas, was a film historian and author.
Michael G. Fitzgerald (December 19, 1950 – February 14, 2006) a native of El Dorado, Arkansas, was a film historian and author.
Michael Harrington
Edward Michael "Mike" Harrington was an American democratic socialist, writer, political activist, professor of political science, radio commentator and founder of the Democratic Socialists of A...
Edward Michael "Mike" Harrington was an American democratic socialist, writer, political activist, professor of political science, radio commentator and founder of the Democratic Socialists of A...
Michael Moynihan (journalist)
Michael Moynihan (b. January 17, 1969, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American journalist, publisher and musician.
Michael Moynihan (b. January 17, 1969, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American journalist, publisher and musician.
Michael Patrick MacDonald
Michael Patrick MacDonald (born March 9, 1966) is an Irish-American activist against crime and violence and author of his memoir, All Souls: A Family Story From Southie.
Michael Patrick MacDonald (born March 9, 1966) is an Irish-American activist against crime and violence and author of his memoir, All Souls: A Family Story From Southie.
Michael Ryan (poet)
Michael Ryan has been teaching creative writing and literature at University of California, Irvine since 1990.
Michael Ryan has been teaching creative writing and literature at University of California, Irvine since 1990.
Mick Foley
Michael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is a American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator.
Michael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is a American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator.
Mickey Spillane
Frank Morrison Spillane, better known as Mickey Spillane, was an American author of crime novels, many featuring his signature detective character, Mike Hammer.
Frank Morrison Spillane, better known as Mickey Spillane, was an American author of crime novels, many featuring his signature detective character, Mike Hammer.
Mike Barnicle
Michael "Mike" Barnicle (born October 15, 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is an award-winning American print and broadcast journalist as well as a social and political commentator.
Michael "Mike" Barnicle (born October 15, 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is an award-winning American print and broadcast journalist as well as a social and political commentator.
Mike Maloney
Michael Maloney born February 13, 1956 is a precious metals investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and a recognized authority on monetary history and economics.
Michael Maloney born February 13, 1956 is a precious metals investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and a recognized authority on monetary history and economics.
Mike McAlary
Mike McAlary (December 15, 1957-December 25, 1998) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist who worked at the New York Daily News for 12 years, beginning with the police beat.
Mike McAlary (December 15, 1957-December 25, 1998) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist who worked at the New York Daily News for 12 years, beginning with the police beat.
Mike Walker (columnist)
Mike Walker is a gossip columnist for The National Enquirer, and hosted the magazine's 1999-2001 MGM-produced newsmagazine, National Enquirer TV.
Mike Walker is a gossip columnist for The National Enquirer, and hosted the magazine's 1999-2001 MGM-produced newsmagazine, National Enquirer TV.
Molly Childers
Mary Alden Osgood Childers MBE (14 December 1875–1 January 1964) was an American-born Irish writer and Irish nationalist.
Mary Alden Osgood Childers MBE (14 December 1875–1 January 1964) was an American-born Irish writer and Irish nationalist.
Neal Cassady
Neal Leon Cassady was a major figure of the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the psychedelic movement of the 1960s.
Neal Leon Cassady was a major figure of the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the psychedelic movement of the 1960s.
Neil Cavuto
Neil Patrick Cavuto (born September 22, 1958) is an American television anchor and commentator on the Fox Business Network and host of three television programs, Your World with Neil Cavuto ...
Neil Patrick Cavuto (born September 22, 1958) is an American television anchor and commentator on the Fox Business Network and host of three television programs, Your World with Neil Cavuto ...
Nicholas Sparks (author)
Nicholas Charles Sparks (born December 31, 1965) is an internationally-bestselling American novelist and screenwriter.
Nicholas Charles Sparks (born December 31, 1965) is an internationally-bestselling American novelist and screenwriter.
Nick Clooney
Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Clooney (born January 13, 1934) is an American journalist, anchorman, and television host.
Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Clooney (born January 13, 1934) is an American journalist, anchorman, and television host.
Nick Coleman (columnist)
Nicholas J. (Nick) Coleman (born June 26, 1950 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is a veteran Minnesota journalist and columnist for the Star Tribune, the daily newspaper published in Minneapolis, M...
Nicholas J. (Nick) Coleman (born June 26, 1950 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is a veteran Minnesota journalist and columnist for the Star Tribune, the daily newspaper published in Minneapolis, M...
P. J. O'Rourke
Patrick Jake "P. J." O'Rourke is an American political satirist, journalist, writer, and author.
Patrick Jake "P. J." O'Rourke is an American political satirist, journalist, writer, and author.
Padraic Colum
Pádraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore.
Pádraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore.
Pat Buchanan
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Buchanan is an American paleoconservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster.
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Buchanan is an American paleoconservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster.
Patricia Janus
Patricia "Pat" Janus was an American poet, artist, and educator.
Patricia "Pat" Janus was an American poet, artist, and educator.
Patricia Kennealy-Morrison
Patricia Kennealy-Morrison (born Patricia Kennely; March 4, 1946) is an American author and journalist.
Patricia Kennealy-Morrison (born Patricia Kennely; March 4, 1946) is an American author and journalist.
Patrick Ford (journalist)
Patrick Ford (journalist), Irish-American journalist and land reformer, 12 April 1837 - 23 September 1913.
Patrick Ford (journalist), Irish-American journalist and land reformer, 12 April 1837 - 23 September 1913.
Paul Horgan
Paul Horgan was an American author of fiction and non-fiction, most of which was set in the Southwestern United States.
Paul Horgan was an American author of fiction and non-fiction, most of which was set in the Southwestern United States.
Peter Tamony
Peter Tamony (October 9, 1902 – July 24, 1985) was an Irish American folk-etymologist who is noted for his research on American colloquial speech, Jazz music and sports.
Peter Tamony (October 9, 1902 – July 24, 1985) was an Irish American folk-etymologist who is noted for his research on American colloquial speech, Jazz music and sports.
Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939), also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993.
Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939), also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993.
Raymond Kennedy
Raymond Kennedy was an American novelist.
Raymond Kennedy was an American novelist.
Richard White (historian)
Richard White (born May 28, 1947) is an American historian, a past President of the Organization of American Historians, and the author of influential books on the American West, Native American...
Richard White (born May 28, 1947) is an American historian, a past President of the Organization of American Historians, and the author of influential books on the American West, Native American...
Robert A. McGowan
Robert Anthony McGowan (May 22, 1901 - June 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director.
Robert Anthony McGowan (May 22, 1901 - June 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director.
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy, also referred to by his initials RFK, was an American politician, a Democratic senator from New York, and a noted civil rights activist.
Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy, also referred to by his initials RFK, was an American politician, a Democratic senator from New York, and a noted civil rights activist.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr., is an American radio host, activist, and attorney specializing in environmental law.
Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr., is an American radio host, activist, and attorney specializing in environmental law.
Robert Leckie (author)
Robert Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was an American author of books on United States military history, fiction, autobiography and children's books.
Robert Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was an American author of books on United States military history, fiction, autobiography and children's books.
Robert McNamara
Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 – July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson...
Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 – July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson...
Rodger Jacobs
Rodger Jacobs is an American journalist, writer, author, film producer, columnist, playwright, editor and screenwriter.
Rodger Jacobs is an American journalist, writer, author, film producer, columnist, playwright, editor and screenwriter.
Roger Zelazny
Roger Joseph Zelazny (May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series.
Roger Joseph Zelazny (May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series.
Ronan Farrow
Ronan Farrow is an American human rights activist, freelance journalist, Rhodes Scholar, lawyer and government official.
Ronan Farrow is an American human rights activist, freelance journalist, Rhodes Scholar, lawyer and government official.
Rory Kennedy
Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (born December 12, 1968) is an American documentary filmmaker and producer.
Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (born December 12, 1968) is an American documentary filmmaker and producer.
Ruth McKenney
Ruth McKenney was an American author and journalist, best remembered for My Sister Eileen, a memoir of her experiences growing up in Ohio and moving to Greenwich Village with her sister Eile...
Ruth McKenney was an American author and journalist, best remembered for My Sister Eileen, a memoir of her experiences growing up in Ohio and moving to Greenwich Village with her sister Eile...
Ryan Murphy (writer)
Ryan Murphy is an American film and television screenwriter, director, and producer.
Ryan Murphy is an American film and television screenwriter, director, and producer.
Stephen Adly Guirgis
Stephen Adly Guirgis is an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor.
Stephen Adly Guirgis is an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor.
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor.
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor.
T. J. English
T. J. English (born 6 October 1957) is an Irish American author and journalist known primarily for his non-fiction books about differing aspects of organized crime, both contemporary and historical.
T. J. English (born 6 October 1957) is an Irish American author and journalist known primarily for his non-fiction books about differing aspects of organized crime, both contemporary and historical.
Ted Kennedy
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party.
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party.
Terry Keenan
Terry Keenan (born Theresa Keenan May 16, 1958) is a economic/business columnist for the New York Post, and an anchor for the Cable News Network (CNN).
Terry Keenan (born Theresa Keenan May 16, 1958) is a economic/business columnist for the New York Post, and an anchor for the Cable News Network (CNN).
Terry Ryan (writer)
Terry "Tuff" Ryan (July 14, 1946 – May 16, 2007) was an American writer, originally from Defiance, Ohio, who had resided in San Francisco for most of her adult life.
Terry "Tuff" Ryan (July 14, 1946 – May 16, 2007) was an American writer, originally from Defiance, Ohio, who had resided in San Francisco for most of her adult life.
Thomas Moore (spiritual writer)
Thomas Moore is an American writer of popular spiritual books including the New York Times best seller, Care of the Soul (1992).
Thomas Moore is an American writer of popular spiritual books including the New York Times best seller, Care of the Soul (1992).
Tim Costello (labor advocate)
Timothy Mark "Tim" Costello (June 13, 1945 – December 4, 2009) was an American labor and anti-globalization advocate who started his career as a truck driver, driving fuel trucks and as a ...
Timothy Mark "Tim" Costello (June 13, 1945 – December 4, 2009) was an American labor and anti-globalization advocate who started his career as a truck driver, driving fuel trucks and as a ...
Tim Russert
Timothy John "Tim" Russert was an American television journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press.
Timothy John "Tim" Russert was an American television journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press.
Timothy Hallinan
Timothy Hallinan (born 1942) is an American thriller writer, based in Southern California and Southeast Asia.
Timothy Hallinan (born 1942) is an American thriller writer, based in Southern California and Southeast Asia.
Timothy Leary
Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) was a highly influential American psychologist and writer, known in later life for advocating advanced research into the therapeutic...
Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) was a highly influential American psychologist and writer, known in later life for advocating advanced research into the therapeutic...
Tom Brokaw
Thomas John "Tom" Brokaw is an American television journalist and author best known as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 to 2004.
Thomas John "Tom" Brokaw is an American television journalist and author best known as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 to 2004.
Tomie dePaola
Thomas Anthony "Tomie A." dePaola (born September 15, 1934), is an American author and illustrator of over 200 children's books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and Newbery Honor ...
Thomas Anthony "Tomie A." dePaola (born September 15, 1934), is an American author and illustrator of over 200 children's books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and Newbery Honor ...
Truddi Chase
Truddi Chase was the author of the book When Rabbit Howls, an autobiography about her experiences after being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.
Truddi Chase was the author of the book When Rabbit Howls, an autobiography about her experiences after being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.
Vince Flynn
Vince Flynn is a best-selling American author of right-wing conspiracy political thriller novels.
Vince Flynn is a best-selling American author of right-wing conspiracy political thriller novels.
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well know...
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well know...
Walter Kerr
Walter Francis Kerr (July 8, 1913 – October 9, 1996) was an American writer and Broadway theater critic.
Walter Francis Kerr (July 8, 1913 – October 9, 1996) was an American writer and Broadway theater critic.
Walter O'Keefe
Walter O'Keefe (August 18, 1900 – June 26, 1983) was an American songwriter, actor, syndicated columnist, Broadway composer, radio legend, screenwriter, musical arranger and TV host.
Walter O'Keefe (August 18, 1900 – June 26, 1983) was an American songwriter, actor, syndicated columnist, Broadway composer, radio legend, screenwriter, musical arranger and TV host.
Walter O'Meara
Walter O’Meara (1897 - 1989) was an American author born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Walter O’Meara (1897 - 1989) was an American author born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Will McDonough
William "Will" McDonough (July 6, 1935–January 9, 2003) was an American sportswriter for the Boston Globe.
William "Will" McDonough (July 6, 1935–January 9, 2003) was an American sportswriter for the Boston Globe.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William Irwin Thompson
William Irwin Thompson (born July, 1938) is known primarily as a social philosopher and cultural critic, but he has also been writing and publishing poetry throughout his career and received the...
William Irwin Thompson (born July, 1938) is known primarily as a social philosopher and cultural critic, but he has also been writing and publishing poetry throughout his career and received the...
William Kennedy (author)
William Joseph Kennedy (born January 16, 1928) is an American writer and journalist born and raised in Albany, New York.
William Joseph Kennedy (born January 16, 1928) is an American writer and journalist born and raised in Albany, New York.
X. J. Kennedy
X. J. Kennedy is a poet, translator, anthologist, editor, and author of children's literature and textbooks on English literature and poetry.
X. J. Kennedy is a poet, translator, anthologist, editor, and author of children's literature and textbooks on English literature and poetry.