Dan Brown is an American author best known for his gripping thriller novels that masterfully blend history, art, codes, and conspiracy. His most famous work, The Da Vinci Code, became a global phenomenon and one of the best-selling novels of all time, making his protagonist, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, a household name.

Name: Daniel Gerhard Brown

Date of Birth: June 22, 1964

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Place of Birth: Exeter, New Hampshire, U.S.

Family:

• Spouse: Blythe Newlon (married 1997; divorced 2019)
• Children: None
• Parents: Richard G. Brown and Constance “Connie” Brown

Profession: Author

Nationality: American

College or University Attended: Amherst College

Biography and What Famous For:

Dan Brown grew up in Exeter, New Hampshire, where his father was a prominent mathematics teacher and his mother was a professional musician. This environment, where science and religion coexisted, deeply influenced his future work. After graduating from Amherst College, he worked as an English and Spanish teacher before pursuing writing full-time.

After several moderately successful novels, Brown achieved international superstardom with the 2003 publication of The Da Vinci Code. The novel’s intricate plot, which involved a quest for the Holy Grail and controversial interpretations of Christian history, captivated millions of readers worldwide. It spent years on bestseller lists and sparked widespread public debate and interest in art history and religious conspiracies.

Brown is famous for his signature writing style, characterized by fast-paced action, short chapters with cliffhanger endings, and the extensive use of cryptography, symbols, and historical intrigue. His novels featuring the brilliant symbologist Robert Langdon have become a global brand, leading to blockbuster film adaptations and solidifying Brown’s reputation as a master of the “smart thriller” genre.

Career Highlights:

Notable Works (Robert Langdon Series):

• Angels & Demons (2000)
• The Da Vinci Code (2003)
• The Lost Symbol (2009)
• Inferno (2013)
• Origin (2017)

Other Novels:

• Digital Fortress (1998)
• Deception Point (2001)
• Wild Symphony (2020) (Children’s book)

Film & TV Adaptations:

• The Da Vinci Code (2006)
• Angels & Demons (2009)
• Inferno (2016)
• The Lost Symbol (2021) (TV Series)

Awards (Selected):

• British Book Award for Book of the Year (The Da Vinci Code, 2005)
• Named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine (2005)