About Sterling Noel
Lived 1903 – 1984 (aged 81). Sterling Noel was an American crime fiction writer and science fiction writer.
Sterling Noel (1903–1984) was an American journalist, newspaper editor and novelist. Born in San Francisco, USA, Noel worked for several newspapers before joining the staff of the Baltimore News-Post in 1956. He became executive editor and continued in that role until his retirement in 1969. Noel was also the author of several spy novels, including I Killed Stalin (1951) and We Who Survived (1959). The films To Paris With Love and House of Secrets are based on stories of his.
Novels
I Killed Stalin (1951) Storm Over Paris (1955) We Who Survived (1959)
Personal life Noel's third marriage was to choreographer and ballet director Catherine Littlefield.
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Who was Sterling Noel?
American crime writer (1903-1984)
When was Sterling Noel born?
Sterling Noel was born on 28 March 1903 in San Francisco.
When did Sterling Noel die?
Sterling Noel died on 9 November 1984 in Maine.
What was Sterling Noel's occupation?
Sterling Noel was a crime fiction writer and science fiction writer.
What nationality was Sterling Noel?
Sterling Noel was American.
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