PAUL THEROUX

Paul Theroux

Gender: Male

Known for: Writing

Birthday: April 10, 1941

Place of Birth: Medford, Massachusetts, United States

Biography

Paul Edward Theroux (born April 10, 1941) is an American novelist and travel writer. He was awarded the 1981 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel The Mosquito Coast, which was adapted for the 1986 movie of the same name and the 2021 television series of the same name.