Authors born on July 15

Take a focused look at the authors born on July 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1931 Clive Cussler

  Clive Cussler was an American adventure novelist and underwater explorer, best known for creating the Dirk Pitt series. He authored dozens of books, many of which became bestsellers and were adapted into films. Cussler also founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), which discovered numerous shipwrecks. [bio]

• 1950 Arianna Huffington

  Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman, best known as the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. She has written multiple books and is recognized as an influential figure in media, wellness, and politics. [bio]