Science fiction author born 12
March 1925, described on his official web site as: "Author,
Soldier {
U.S. Army Air Corps during
WWII} and
Pacifist,
Traveller,
Esperantist,
Comics Artist and Writer,
Anthologist,
Atheist, and
SF Professional." He started drawing after getting out of the Army, but didn't become a freelance writer until
1956.
He's most famous for the Stainless Steel Rat humorous SF series, and also for the serious novel Make Room! Make Room!, which formed the basis of the movie Soylent Green.
Much more info at www.harryharrison.com