Authors born on October 29

Take a focused look at the authors born on October 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1954 Lee Child

  Lee Child is a British author best known for his Jack Reacher thriller series, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Born James Dover Grant, he started writing after being laid off from his job at Granada Television. Child's novels are known for their gripping narratives and have been adapted into major motion pictures. [bio]