Date of Birth: February 22, 1956
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: March 23, 2018
Biography
Philip Kerr was a renowned Scottish author, best known for his historical thrillers and crime fiction. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and gained widespread acclaim for his “Bernie Gunther” series, set in Nazi and post-war Germany. Kerr’s writing was characterized by meticulous historical research, complex characters, and intricate plots. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as an advertising copywriter. Over the course of his career, he published numerous bestsellers and received several literary awards. Kerr’s contributions to literature have left an indelible mark on the genre of historical fiction.
5 Interesting Facts about Philip Kerr
1. Philip Kerr’s “Bernie Gunther” series has been translated into multiple languages and is celebrated worldwide.
2. He wrote under the pseudonym P.B. Kerr for his children’s book series “Children of the Lamp.”
3. Kerr was a graduate of the University of Birmingham, where he studied law.
4. His first novel, “March Violets,” was published in 1989 and introduced the character Bernie Gunther.
5. He won the British Crime Writers’ Association Ellis Peters Historic Award for his novel “If The Dead Rise Not.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Philip Kerr
1. “The past is a cupboard full of light and all you have to do is find the key that opens the door.”
2. “History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books.”
3. “It’s easy to forget that the Nazis were human beings. Horrible human beings, but still human.”
4. “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.”
5. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Philip Kerr’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Philip Kerr had three children with his wife, journalist and novelist Jane Thynne.
Relevant Links
1. [Philip Kerr’s profile on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3496.Philip_Kerr
3. [Philip Kerr’s books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Philip-Kerr/e/B001H6W3ZU
4. [Interview with Philip Kerr on CrimeReads](https://crimereads.com/interview-with-philip-kerr/
