Michael Shaara nickname(s):
Michael Sciarra
Michael Shaara date of birth:
June 23, 1928
How old was Michael Shaara when died?
59
Where was Michael Shaara born?
Jersey City, New Jersey
When did Michael Shaara die?
May 5, 1988
What is Michael Shaara nationality?
Italian
Where did Michael Shaara go to university?
Rutgers University
What is Michael Shaara's occupation?
Writer
Michael Shaara claim to fame:
Pulitzer for "The Killer Angels"
Michael Shaara family:
Jeffrey Shaara (son)
Short Biography
Michael Shaara (June 23, 1928 – May 5, 1988) was an American author of science fiction, sports fiction, and historical fiction. He was born to Italian immigrant parents (the family name was originally spelled Sciarra, which in Italian is pronounced in a similar way) in Jersey City, New Jersey, graduated during 1951 from Rutgers University, where he joined Theta Chi, and served as a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division prior to the Korean War.