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David Evanier

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David Evanier

Profile

Gender
Male
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
author, biographer, novelist
Active Years
1983-

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The One-Star Jew

1983 novel

A collection with satirical and comic elements exploring Jewish identity and social tensions.

Jewish identitysatire

Red Love

1991 historical fiction / novel

An irreverent novel about the case of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg that reexamines leftist politics and Cold War America.

Cold Warpolitical satirejustice and betrayal

Making the Wiseguys Weep: The Jimmy Roselli Story

1998 biography

A biography tracing the life and career of singer Jimmy Roselli, depicting the intersections of the music industry and personal history.

music historyfame and solitude

The Great Kisser

2007 novel

Fiction that examines relationships, sexual identity, and the nuances of urban life.

relationshipsdesire

Woody: The Biography

2015 biography

A biography of filmmaker and comedian Woody Allen examining his work, private life, and changing reputation.

film historycultural critiqueethics and reputation

All the Things You Are: The Life of Tony Bennett

2000 biography

A detailed biography of singer Tony Bennett and his musical career.

music industryAmerican culture

Bobby Darin: Roman Candle

2025 biography

A biography of singer Bobby Darin (publication year 2025).

popular musicfame and self-transformation

Bibliography

  • The One-Star Jew
  • Red Love
  • Making the Wiseguys Weep: The Jimmy Roselli Story
  • The Great Kisser
  • All the Things You Are: The Life of Tony Bennett
  • Woody: The Biography
  • Bobby Darin: Roman Candle

Style & Themes

Literary Style
satiricalbiographical approach mixing fact and fictiondirect and forthright voice
Recurring Motifs
Jewishnessfame and moral conflictmusic and cultural history

Legacy

An author who illuminates American pop culture and political history through biographies of notable figures. Critical reception varies by work; his style is noted for satire and candor.

Quotes

  • "Red Love is an irreverent novel about the case of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg."
    Source: Thomas Mallon (review), Newsday (1991) (1991)

Trivia

  • Has written biographies of Woody Allen, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin.
  • Reportedly working on a biography of Norman Podhoretz.
  • Maintains a personal website (https://www.davidevanier.com/).