Russell Banks
- Born
- 28 March 1940 (82 years old)
- Died
- 7 January 2023
- Place of birth
- Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A
- Gender
- Male
Russell Banks was an American writer of fiction and poetry. As a novelist, Banks was best known for his detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters. His stories usually revolved around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships."
