Roderick Thorp date of birth:
September 1, 1936
How old was Roderick Thorp when died?
62
When did Roderick Thorp die?
April 28, 1999
What is Roderick Thorp's occupation?
Novelist, writer
What genre is Roderick Thorp's work?
Crime
Short Biography
Roderick Mayne Thorp, Jr. (September 1, 1936 – April 28, 1999) was an American novelist specializing mainly in police procedural/ crime novels. He is best known for his bestselling novel Nothing Lasts Forever which is the basis for the film Die Hard starring Bruce Willis. His 1966 novel The Detective was made into a 1968 film of the same name, starring Frank Sinatra as Detective Joe Leland.