Alistair MacLean
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Known For: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 21, 1922
Day of Death: February 2, 1987 (65 years old)
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Alistair Stuart MacLean (Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacGill-Eain; 21 April 1922 – 2 February 1987) was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers and adventure stories. His works include The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare – all three were made into popular films. He also wrote two novels under the pseudonym Ian Stuart. [from Wikipedia]