Alistair MacLean, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alistair MacLean

Scottish novelist

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1922

Place of Birth: Shettleston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-Feb-1987

Profession: screenwriter, writer, teacher, biographer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Alistair Stuart MacLean (Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacGill-Eain; 21 April 1922 – 2 February 1987) was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers and adventure stories.
His works include The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare – all three were made into popular films.
He also wrote two novels under the pseudonym Ian Stuart.
His books are estimated to have sold over 150 million copies, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time.