Biography
John Burnham Schwartz is an American novelist and screenwriter born in New York City. Schwartz transitioned from writing fiction to screenwriting, contributing to the film industry through narrative adaptation. The film The Wizard of Lies, released in 2017, features Schwartz’s screenplay, marking his direct involvement in cinema.
Schwartz’s background includes notable work in literature, with several novels to his name, including Reservation Road, The Commoner, and Northwest Corner. His shift to screenwriting reflects a broader engagement with storytelling across mediums, though his filmography remains limited in publicly documented credits. The 2017 screenplay for The Wizard of Lies represents a key point of intersection between Schwartz’s literary career and his work in film.
