Writers born on September 12

Take a focused look at the writers born on September 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1943 Michael Ondaatje

  Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-Canadian poet, novelist, editor, and filmmaker, best known internationally for his novel 'The English Patient,' which won the Booker Prize and was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. [bio]

• 1969 James Frey

  James Frey is an American writer best known for his controversial memoir, 'A Million Little Pieces,' which became a bestseller and was later the subject of public scrutiny due to fabrications found in the work. [bio]