Real name: Henry Graham Greene

Born: October 2, 1904, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England
Died: April 3, 1991, Vevey, Switzerland

Henry Graham Greene OM CH was an English writer and journalist regarded by many as one of the leading English novelists of the 20th century. Combining literary acclaim with widespread popularity, Greene acquired a reputation early in his lifetime as a major writer, both of serious Catholic novels, and of thrillers. Through 67 years of writing, which included over 25 novels, he explored the conflicting moral and political issues of the modern world. He was awarded the 1968 Shakespeare Prize and the 1981 Jerusalem Prize. He was shortlisted for the Nobel Prize in Literature several times.

Mainly known as author of The Third Man, made into a film which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival, his works include many 20th century classics such as Our Man In Havana, The End Of The Affair, Brighton Rock, The Power And The Glory, The Quiet American, Travels With My Aunt, and many more.