(1925–2013), American thriller writer; full name Elmore John Leonard. After working as an advertising copywriter, in 1967 he turned to writing screenplays and novels. Notable works: Freaky Deaky (1988) and Get Shorty (1990).
Definition of Leonard, Elmore in US English:
Leonard, Elmore
proper nounˈlenərd
(1925–2013), US writer; full name Elmore John Leonard, Jr. Noted for their gritty realism, his works include Unknown Man No. 89 (1977), Freaky Deaky (1988), Get Shorty (1990), and Road Dogs (2009).