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Thomas Keneally

Writing
90 years oldSydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Thomas Michael Keneally, AO (born 7 October 1935) is an Australian novelist, playwright, essayist, and actor. He is best known for his historical fiction novel Schindler's Ark, the story of Oskar Schindler's rescue of Jews during the Holocaust, which won the Booker Prize in 1982. The book would later be adapted into Steven Spielberg's 1993 film Schindler's List, which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Personal Details

Born
October 7, 1935
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Known For
Writing