Russell Banks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Russell Banks

American author

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1940

Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Profession: screenwriter, writer, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Russell Banks (born March 28, 1940) is an American writer of fiction and poetry.
As a novelist, Banks is best known for his "detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters".
His stories usually revolve around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships".Banks is a member of the International Parliament of Writers and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.