Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson (1926–2013) was an American writer and screenwriter. Born in New Jersey, he studied journalism before developing a career that included novels, short-story collections, and numerous screenplays. His best-known novels include *I Am Legend*, *The Shrinking Man*, and *Hell House*. Matheson also wrote scripts for *The Twilight Zone*, *Star Trek*, and several Roger Corman films based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. His body of work received numerous prestigious awards.