Winston Groom was born on March 23, 1944 in DC. The American writer of the famous novel-turned-film, Forrest Gump, he is also known for such nonfiction historical works as Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847. He published a sequel to Forrest Gump, Gump and Co., in 1995.
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About
The American Writer of the famous novel-turned-film, Forrest Gump, he is also known for such nonfiction historical works as Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847. He published a sequel to Forrest Gump, Gump and Co., in 1995.
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a reporter for the Washington Star.
Trivia
His 1986 novel, Forrest Gump, sold over 1.7 million copies.
Family Life
He was born in Washington, D.C., and he grew up in Alabama. With his wife, Anne Clinton, he had one daughter.
Associated With
His novel, Forrest Gump, was made into a film starring Tom Hanks.
