Harlan Coben – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 62 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1962 |
| Full Name | Harlan Coben |
| Profession | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Published on | August 18, 2023 on 10:16 AM |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Harlan Coben is an American author, famous for his mystery novels and thrilling books that he wrote. For his exceptional contributions to the world of literature, he has won many prestigious awards that includes Edgar Award, Shamus Award, and Anthony Award. His books are being translated into 43 languages, and have witnessed an impressive circulation of over 60 million copies.
Harlan Coben is from Jewish family background who was born in Newark, New Jersey and later moved to Livingston. He graduated from Livingston High School. Upon his graduation in 1984, Coben started his career in the travel industry, working within a business owned by his grandfather. That’s where he pens down his debut, the romantically suspenseful thriller i.e., Play Dead which would see the light of publication when he was a mere 26 years old, in 1990.
In 2001, Coben wrote Tell No One a standalone thriller, marking a departure from the Myron Bolitar series. The impact of this work was far-reaching, extending to a French-language film released in 2006. With Hold Tight which was published on April 15, 2008, Coben continued to publish a variety of stand-alone books and accomplished the remarkable feat of making its debut at the top of the New York Times Best Seller list.
Coben published a short story in 2003 that was a heartfelt reflection on the death of his father from a heart attack in 1988 at the age of 59. This heartfelt account, with the title The Key to My Father appeared in The New York Times on June 15, 2003, Father’s Day.
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Harlan Coben Education
Qualification: Graduated
College: Livingston High School
Amherst College studied political science
Harlan Coben Career
Profession: Writer
Known For: Writing mystery novels and thrillers
Family & Relatives
Father: Carl Gerald Coben
Mother: Barbara Coben
Marital Status: Married
Married: Anne Armstrong-Coben
No. of Children: 4
Son: Ben Coben, Will Coben
Daughter: Charlotte Coben, Eve Coben
Harlan Coben’s Shelter is out on Amazon prime, date of release i.e., August 18, 2023. [1]
Facts You Never Knew About Harlan Coben
- Chris Christie is his childhood friend (55th governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018)
- Coben realized that he wanted to become writer when he was in senior year at college
- He attended same college as Dan Brown (author and friend) who still keeps in touch
FAQs
Who is Harlan Coben?
Harlan Coben is an American writer, born on 04 January, 1962 in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
How old is Harlan Coben?
Harlan Coben is 62 years old as of December 2024.
How tall is Harlan Coben?
Harlan Coben is 6 feet 3 inches (1.93 m).
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