Mickey Spillane
Mickey Spillane is an American crime novelist best known for his best-selling crime novels featuring his signature detective character, Mike Hammer.
Frank Morrison Spillane
Novelist
March 9, 1918
Pisces
July 17, 2006
88
Brooklyn, New York
Frank Morrison Spillane, also known as Mickey Spillane, was a renowned American crime novelist famous for his hard-boiled detective stories. Among his most popular works are “I, the Jury” and “The Big Kill,” both of which were adapted into successful films. Spillane’s novels have sold over 225 million copies worldwide. Besides his literary career, he also worked as a comic book writer and served in the U.S. Army. Some of his other notable works include “Kiss Me, Deadly,” “The Long Wait,” and “My Gun Is Quick.” He is best known for his best-selling crime novels featuring his iconic detective character, Mike Hammer.