Writing
Gaston Leroux
EN, FR, ES, IT cinema · 53 credits
Born
6 May 1868
Died
15 April 1927 (aged 58)
Birthplace
Paris, France
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French journalist and novelist, celebrated for his contributions to detective fiction and horror literature. Born in Paris, he initially studied law but later transitioned to journalism, where he gained recognition as an international correspondent. Leroux's most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera (1910), became a cultural phenomenon through various adaptations, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Another notable novel, The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1907), is considered one of the finest locked-room mysteries. His storytelling often blended suspense, drama, and intricate plots, earning him a place alongside literary greats like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Known for
Filmography
Mashup
Original Story
The Lady on the Threshold
Original Story
Phantom
Novel
The Lily
Theatre Play
Alsace
Writer