John le Carré

Career overview

John le Carré was the pen name of David John Moore Cornwell, a British author born in Poole, Dorset, England, on October 19, 1931, who lived until December 12, 2020. Writing under his well-known pseudonym, Cornwell authored espionage novels, as well as political novels and political thrillers. Starting from the 1990s, his thrillers also addressed other themes, such as the entanglement of politics and business. His works achieved widespread publication, with his works selling sixty million copies worldwide and being adapted into films and television multiple times.

Throughout his career in writing, he became known for various adapted works. Films and projects associated with his career include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Noční recepční, and Malá bubenice. His contributions to literature and media span numerous known credits, totaling thirty-five known credits listed in his biographical overview. He is recognized as an English and British author whose espionage and political stories transitioned successfully onto the screen for both film and television audiences globally.