Andrew Klavan Biography
Andrew Klavan is an American award-winning writer well known for his crime and suspense novels. Nevertheless, he has also worked in films and as an essayist and video satirist. He is also known for being the Edgar Award five times nominee and won twice. In addition, he is also a Conservative commentator and the host of The Andrew Klavan Show Podcast on The Daily Wire.
He attended the University of California, Berkeley graduating with a degree in English Literature. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a radio and newspaper reporter. He began as a liberal writer before transiting to a conservative writer during the Reagan Administration.
His crime writing career began by using the Pseudonym/ fictitious name of Keith Peterson. He wrote four John Wells mysteries and his first novel of psychological suspense, The Scarred Man. Klavan has written crime novels under his name and the Homelanders series for young adults. He wrote the 1990 Michael Caine film titled Shock to the System and the screenplay for the 2008 horror film titled One Missed Call.
The Mystery Writers of America awarded him two Edgar Awards, a Thumping Good Read Award from W.H. Smith, and was a nominee for the Anthony Awards and the International Thriller Writers Award. His recent book, The Truth and Beauty was published in 2022. Andrew has produced various satirical online video series and currently does a weekly podcast for the Daily Wire.
Andrew Klavan Age
How old is Klavan? Klavan is 68 years old as of 2023. He was born on July 13, 1954, in New York, United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on July 13 every year and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Andrew Klavan Height
Klavan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches equivalent to 1.73 meters and is of moderate weight weighing 65 kg.
Andrew Klavan’s Wife
Klavan is happily married to his beautiful wife Ellen Flanagan. Ellen is the daughter of Thomas Flanagan and the sister of Caitlin Flanagan. Andrew and Ellen are proud parents of two children Spencer Klavan and Fith Moore. The family currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Andrew Klavan Family
Klavan was born to his father Gene Klavan and his mother Phyllis Klavan. His father was an American DJ, columnist, and author who was born in 1924, on May 4th. Unfortunately, he died on April 8th, 2004 at 80 years old. He grew up with his three brothers, Scott, Laurence, and Ross Klavan. Klavan converted to Christianity and was baptized in the Episcopal Church but later went to an Anglican Church.
Andrew Klavan Salary
Working as a host at his podcast channel on The Daily Wire, Klavan receives a good amount of salary. Therefore, he has an estimated average salary of $87, 265 per annum. He also earns a good amount of money from his published books.
Andrew Klavan’s Net Worth
Klavan has an estimated net worth of around $2.9 million. This includes the various assets and money she has acquired from her profession as an author.
Andrew Klavan Books
He has various publications that are been read all over the nation. This includes:
- The face of the Earth- 1977
- Agnes Mallory- 1985
- Mrs. White- 1988
- The Scarred Man- 1989
- Don’t Say a word- 1991
- The Animal Hour- 1992
- Corruption- 1993
- True Crime- 1995
- The Uncanny- 1998
- Hunting Down Amanda- 1999
- Man and Wife- 2001
- Dynamite Road- 2003
- Empire of Lies- 2008
- Werewolf Cop- 2016
- When Christmas Comes- 2021 among others.