Norman Bogner

November 13, 1935 - December 12, 2022 Norman Bogner (November 13, 1935 – December 12, 2022) was a Bestselling author whose work included fourteen published novels including the semi-autobiographical SEVENTH AVENUE, which was subsequently made into a 6-hour miniseries for NBC. In addition, he wrote the Universal Pictures film PRIVILEGE.

Bogner, born in Brooklyn, NY, spent many of his early writing years living in Europe. He eventually settled in London, England where he married Felice Gordon (manager of iconic fashion model Jean Shrimpton). They divorced and he married two more times. His third wife was legendary agent Bettye McCartt.

Early on, Bogner worked as an editor for publisher Jonathan Cape, where he edited the works of some legendary authors. Afterwards, Bogner was story editor for "Armchair Theatre" and was responsible for over 100 hours of network television. It was also at this time that he wrote the stage play THE WAITERS.

Bogner is survived by his half-sister Randi Rapp, and three children with his first wife: Jonathan, Nicholas and Alexander. He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Oliver, Emily, Gabriel, and Noah.

Bogner's books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and are housed in the Syracuse library, his alma mater.