Harlan Coben
Biography
Harlan Coben is an American writer of mystery novels and thrillers born on January 4, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in Livingston, he graduated from Livingston High School alongside his childhood friend, future governor Chris Christie. Coben's novel plots often feature multiple twists and involve murders, fatal accidents, or the resurfacing of unresolved and misinterpreted events from the past. Twelve of his novels have been adapted for film and television. He is the first author to win an Edgar Award, a Shamus Award, and an Anthony Award. His books have been translated into 46 languages and have sold over 90 million copies worldwide.
Career overview
Harlan Coben is an American writer of mystery novels and thrillers born on January 4, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey. He was raised in Livingston, where he graduated from Livingston High School with his childhood friend and future governor Chris Christie. Coben's novels are known for plots that frequently feature multiple twists alongside the resurfacing of unresolved or misinterpreted past events, murders, or fatal accidents. Twelve of his novels have been adapted for film and television.
As an author, Coben has achieved significant literary recognition. He is notably the first author to receive an Edgar Award, a Shamus Award, and an Anthony Award. His books have achieved widespread international reach, having been translated into 46 languages and selling over 90 million copies worldwide. Within the context of his media credits listed on film and television platforms, he is credited as a creator.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Harlan Coben.
Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- I Will Find You (2026) Executive Producer
- I Will Find You (2026) Novel
- Run Away (2026) Executive Producer
- Run Away (2026) Novel
- Run Away (2026) Creator
- Harlan Coben's Final Twist (2026) as Self - Host
- Harlan Coben's Final Twist (2026) Creator
- Missing You (2025) Executive Producer
- Missing You (2025) Novel
- Missing You (2025) Creator
- Harlan Coben's Lazarus (2025) Original Story
- Harlan Coben's Lazarus (2025) Executive Producer
- Harlan Coben's Lazarus (2025) Writer
- Harlan Coben's Lazarus (2025) Creator
- Caught (2025) Novel
- Caught (2025) Executive Producer
- Just One Look (2025) Novel
- Just One Look (2025) Executive Producer
- Just One Look (2025) Creator
- All We Ever Wanted (2025) Producer
- Fool Me Once (2024) Executive Producer
- Fool Me Once (2024) Novel
- Harlan Coben's Shelter (2023) Novel
- Harlan Coben's Shelter (2023) Teleplay
- Harlan Coben's Shelter (2023) Executive Producer
- Harlan Coben's Shelter (2023) Writer
- Harlan Coben's Shelter (2023) Creator
- Hold Tight (2022) Novel
- Hold Tight (2022) Executive Producer
- The Innocent (2021) Novel
- Stay Close (2021) Executive Producer
- Stay Close (2021) Novel
- Stay Close (2021) Creator
- Gone for Good (2021) Novel
- The Stranger (2020) Executive Producer
- The Stranger (2020) Novel
- The Stranger (2020) Creator
- The Woods (2020) Novel
- The Woods (2020) Executive Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Safe (2018) Executive Producer
- Safe (2018) Novel
- Safe (2018) Creator
- Just One Look (2017) as le chirurgien du bloc opératoire
- Just One Look (2017) Novel
- Just One Look (2017) Executive Producer
- The Five (2016) Novel
- The Five (2016) Executive Producer
- The Five (2016) Creator
- No Second Chance (2015) Executive Producer
- No Second Chance (2015) Novel
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- World's Dumbest... (2008) as Self
- Tell No One: The B-Side (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Tell No One (2006) as Stranger at the station (uncredited)
- Tell No One (2006) Novel
- Six Years Novel
- Myron Bolitar Book
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harlan Coben best known for?
Harlan Coben is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Will Find You (2026), I Will Find You (2026), Missing You (2025), Missing You (2025).
When and where was Harlan Coben born?
Harlan Coben was born on January 4, 1962 in Newark, New Jersey, USA .
How many credits does Harlan Coben have?
Harlan Coben has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Harlan Coben's background in cinema and television?
Harlan Coben is an American writer of mystery novels and thrillers born on January 4, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in Livingston, he graduated from Livingston High School alongside his childhood friend, future governor Chris Christie. Coben's novel plots often feature multiple twists and involve murders, fatal a...
Harlan Coben by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tell No One (2006) as Stranger at the station (uncredited) — aged about 44
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self — aged about 57
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest — aged about 52
- The One Show (2006) as Self — aged about 44
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Harlan Coben.