Michael Herr
American war correspondent, screenwriter (1940-2016)
Michael David Herr[1] (April 13, 1940 – June 23, 2016) was an American writer and war correspondent. He was known as the author of Dispatches (1977). He was a correspondent for Esquire magazine (1967–1969) during the Vietnam War.
Michael Herr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael David Herr April 13, 1940 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S |
| Died | June 23, 2016 (aged 76) Delhi, New York, U.S |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Notable work | Dispatches (1977) Apocalypse Now (1979) Full Metal Jacket (1987) |
| Spouse | Valerie |
| Relatives | Judy Bleyer, Amy Bleyer, Doran Kaufman |
References
change- ↑ Bernstein, Adam (2016-06-24). "Vietnam War reporter Michael Herr, who helped write 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 76". Washington Post.
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