Personal info
Known for
Producer
Gender
Male
Birthday
18 January
Location
Washington, United States
Edit pageGeorge Pelecanos
Biography
George Pelecanos, born on 18 February 1957 in Washington, D.C., is an American novelist, screenwriter, television producer and journalist. He is best known for his crime fiction novels set in Washington, D.C., and his work on the HBO crime drama The Wire (2002–2008), where he served as a writer and producer. He has collaborated with David Simon on several television projects, including The Pacific (2010), Treme (2010–2013), The Deuce (2017–2019) and We Own This City (2022).
His other notable writing credits include The Night Of (2016). As a novelist, he has written numerous crime books, including the Nick Stefanos series and the Derek Strange and Terry Quinn novels. His work often explores crime, urban life and social issues.
