About
Sidney Sheldon, born Sidney Schechtel in Chicago, had a prolific Hollywood career before becoming a bestselling novelist. An Oscar-winning screenwriter for 'The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer' and Tony winner for the musical 'Redhead', he created TV series like 'I Dream of Jeannie'. At 50, he published his first novel, 'The Naked Face', which won the Edgar Award. All 18 of his novels made The New York Times bestseller list, with over 300 million copies sold worldwide. He is listed in Guinness World Records as the most translated author. His autobiography, 'The Other Side of Me', revealed his bipolar disorder.
* 1917-02-11 — † 2007-01-28
Major works
- The Naked Face (1970)novel
- The Other Side of Midnight (1973)novel
- Master of the Game (1982)novel
- If Tomorrow Comes (1985)novel
- The Other Side of Me (2005)autobiography
Key milestones
- 1947Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer'.
- 1959Won a Tony Award for the musical 'Redhead'.
- 1988Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Themes
SuspenseInternational intrigueStrong womenRevengePower and ambition
Sources: catdir.loc.gov · archive.nytimes.com · harpercollins.co.in