Howard Fast, a renowned writer, entered this world on November 11, 1914, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he garnered recognition for his captivating works, including the 1960 film adaptation of Spartacus, the 1974 biographical series The Lives of Benjamin Franklin, and the 1948 drama Rachel and the Stranger.
In his personal life, Fast was twice married, first to Mercedes Aline O'Connor and then to Beatrice "Bette" Cohen. His life took a somber turn on March 12, 2003, when he departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of his written works, in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
