VJ Books Presents Author Stephen J. Cannell!
 Stephen J. Cannell (February 5, 1941 _ September 30, 2010) grew up and lived in the Pasadena, California area with his wife and three children. Cannell was the bestselling author of eighteen novels. He was also a television writer, producer, director, actor, and founded Cannell Entertainment and The Cannell Studios. He joined the publlishing world in 1996 with the release of his first bestselling novel, The Plan.
An Emmy award-winning writer/producer and Chairman of Cannell Studios, Cannell overcame severe dyslexia to become one of television's most prolific writers. Cannell was an avid spokesperson for dyslexia and advocate for children and adults with learning disabilities.
In a highly successful career that spans three decades, he has created or co-created more than 40 shows, of which he has scripted more than 450 episodes and produced or executive produced more than 1,500 episodes. His hits include The Rockford Files, Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hunter, Riptide, Hardcastle & McCormick, 21 Jump Street, Wiseguy, The Commish, Profit, and the hit syndicated shows, Renegade and Silk Stalkings.
Cannell has received numerous awards, including the Saturn Award - Life Career Award (2004), The Marlow Lifetime Achievement Award from Mystery Writers of America (2005), and the WGA Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement (2006), and the NATPE Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award (2007).
Stephen Cannell died September 30, 2010. Cannell is survived by Marcia, his wife of 46 years, their three children, and three grandchildren.
Stephen J. Cannell Bibliography
Read more about Stephen Cannell on our Author Sightings page.
His website: www.cannell.com
Similar authors: Lawrence Block, James W. Hall, James Swain, Stuart Woods
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Stephen J. Cannell Bibliography
The Shane Scully Series
- The Tin Collectors (2001)
- The Viking Funeral (2002)
- Hollywood Tough (2003)
- Vertical Coffin (2004)
- Cold Hit (2005)
- White Sister (2006)
- Three Shirt Deal (2007)
- On the Grind (2009)
- The Pallbearers (2010)
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The Prostitute's Ball (2010)
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Vigilante (2011)
Stand Alone Novels
- The Plan (1996)
- Final Victim (1997)
- King Con (1998)
- Riding the Snake (1999)
- The Devil's Workshop (2000)
- Runaway Heart (2003)
- At First Sight (2008)
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