Erich Segal
Erich Wolf Segal was an American author, screenwriter, educator, and classicist who wrote the bestselling novel Love Story (1970) and its film adaptation.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Brooklyn
- Educated at
- Harvard UniversityHarvard CollegeMidwood High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Guggenheim Fellowship🏆 Lucien Barrière Literary Award
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Trending topics shown first"True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked."
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Timeline
1937
Born
Birth2010
Died
Death
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