Warren Adler, a renowned author and playwright, is best known for his novel "The War of the Roses", which was adapted into a dark comedy film starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. The film's success led to a bidding war for Adler's unpublished book "Private Lies", with Tri-State Pictures ultimately purchasing the film rights for $1.2 million, the highest sum paid for an unpublished manuscript at the time.
Adler's work has been praised for its character-driven storytelling and masterful style, with many of his books being adapted into films and television shows. Some of his notable works include "Random Hearts", starring Harrison Ford and Kristin Scott Thomas, and "The Sunset Gang", which was adapted into a trilogy for PBS' American Playhouse series.
Adler has also written a number of essays, short stories, and poems, and his work has been translated into 25 languages. He has been recognized for his contributions to literature, with his book "American Quartet" being named a New York Times 'Notable Book of the Year'.
