(born 1929), English writer; full name Leonard Cyril Deighton. His reputation is based on his spy thrillers, several of which have been adapted as films and for television.
Definition of Deighton, Len in US English:
Deighton, Len
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(born 1929), English writer; full name Leonard Cyril Deighton. Several of his spy thrillers have been adapted as movies and for television. Notable works: The Ipcress File (1962) and the trilogy Berlin Game, Mexico Set, and London Match (1983–85).