Warren Adler

Warren Adler
Born(1927-12-16)December 16, 1927
DiedApril 15, 2019(2019-04-15) (aged 91)
OccupationAuthor
EducationNew York University
The New School
GenreFiction, Poetry, Essays
SubjectWriting
Notable worksThe War of the Roses, Random Hearts, The Sunset Gang
SpouseSonia Adler
ChildrenMichael Adler, Jonathan Adler, David Adler
Website
www.warrenadler.com

Warren Adler (December 16, 1927 – April 15, 2019) was an American author, playwright and poet. His novel The War of the Roses was turned into a dark comedy starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. Another film adaptation titled The Roses starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman was released on August 29, 2025.

Adler was an essayist, short-story writer, poet and playwright, whose works have been translated into 25 languages.