Michael Lewis

Biography

Michael Monroe Lewis is a renowned American author and financial journalist born on October 15, 1960, in New Orleans. He began his career as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers during the 1980s, which inspired his debut book Liar's Poker (1989). His nonfiction work, particularly on financial crises and behavioral finance, has garnered widespread recognition, with notable adaptations including films based on The Blind Side and Moneyball.