Tom Clancys

Tom Clancy was an American author and producer who had a net value of $300 million at the time of his death in 2013. Clancy is well-known for his books, many of which were made into films and video games. Clancy was also part owner and Vice Chairman of community activities as well as public affairs for the Baltimore Orioles Baseball team.Tom Clancy was born Thomas Leo Clancy Jr on April 12, 1947, in Baltimore County, Maryland. Clancy was a student of literature at Loyola College in Baltimore where he graduated in 1969. Prior to pursuing a career as a writer he was employed by an independent insurance agency.Several of his books were made into successful films, including "The Hunt for Red October", "Patriot Games", "Clear and Present Danger", and "The Sum of All Fears". Clancy is also the author of several non-fiction works about different branches of the military. Clancy has written at least two novels featuring Jack Ryan and John Clark.