Ben Mezrich

Ben Mezrich is a renowned American author, celebrated for his thrilling and thought-provoking novels across various genres, including nonfiction, thriller, science fiction, horror, fantasy, and children's books. Born on February 7, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, Mezrich was raised in a conservative Jewish household and went on to attend the Princeton Day School in Princeton, New Jersey, followed by a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Social Studies in 1991.

Mezrich has authored twenty books, many of which have become bestsellers and earned critical acclaim. His works often feature young geniuses who challenge the status quo and push boundaries in the realms of money, ethics, and morality. Among his most famous works are Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions and The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal. These groundbreaking nonfiction books have been adapted into major motion pictures, 21 and The Social Network, respectively.

In addition to his successful writing career, Mezrich has made a significant impact in Hollywood, with two of his books adapted into number-one box office movies. He has been recognized by People Magazine as one of the Sexiest Authors on their Sexiest Man Alive List and has even cracked the Hollywood Reporter's annual hot list: Hollywood's 25 Most Powerful Authors. Mezrich's diverse body of work continues to captivate audiences and break barriers in both the literary and filmmaking worlds.