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Many movies are inspired by books. In fact, many are indeed big-screen adaptations of novels and other literary pieces. And while we've seen many directors and celebrities making cameos in movies, it's not as common to see the authors of the original books making appearances.
In this gallery, you'll find just that: authors who appeared in movie adaptations of their books. Check them out.
The author (right) appears at a diner scene in the first 'Twilight' film, but also makes a cameo as a wedding guest in 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' (2011).
William Peter Blatty (left) plays a film producer in a scene of this horror classic.
We can see the author blowing leaves in a cemetery, in the scene where Jonathan (Elijah Wood) visits his grandfather's grave.
The author actually plays a character in the movie: a drug dealer named Mikey Forrester.
The author makes an appearance as a priest in the movie adaptation of the book he co-wrote.
Tom Cruise stars in this movie based on Lee Child's novel, 'One Shot.' The author makes a cameo as a policeman.
The author of this '80s coming-of-age classic makes an appearance as the nurse in Dally's (Matt Dillon) hospital room.
The author behind one of the biggest blockbusters of the '70s plays a reporter in one scene.
According to the credits, the author plays a "Smiling woman in the Italian market."
Hunter S. Thompson makes a cameo as himself in the movie adaption of his 1971 novel.
The author of 'Push' makes a cameo as a woman at a day care center in the movie adaptation of her novel.
James Dickey plays the sheriff in the movie inspired by his novel of the same name.
King makes cameos in many movie adaptations of his books. The author plays a priest at a funeral in 'Pet Sematary.'
The author makes a cameo as a woman reading a book on a park bench.
The late poet appears in a bar scene quietly enjoying a beer. Very Bukowski indeed.
We can see the author playing the workshop leader of a women’s seminar, in the movie adaptation of her book.
Carré makes a cameo as a guest at the MI6 Christmas party. You can spot him next to a spy dressed just like the Former Premier of the Soviet Union, Lenin.
Jacqueline Susann (left) makes a cameo as a reporter in the movie based on her best-selling novel.
Shepherd plays the man who sends Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) and his brother Randy (Ian Petrella) to the end of the Santa line.
Vonnegut can be seen in a street scene, as one of the many people passing by on the sidewalk.
There's a scene where a woman looks astonished while watching Rosie the elephant stealing. That woman is author Sara Gruen.
Amy Tan makes a cameo as a guest at a house party in 'The Joy Luck Club.'
Both Morpurgo and his wife, Clare, appear in the movie. The author hasn't just made a cameo in the film. He also took part in play adaptations of his books.
We can see the author as a wrestling referee in the movie adaptation of his book, which has the same name.
The American author plays a character named Mr. Collingwood in the movie. We can see his character buying onion oil to treat his baldness!
The author made a cameo in the movie as a maid. Unfortunately Andrews died before the film premiered.
Not only does the author of 'The Help' makes a cameo in a scene involving the Junior League, some members of her family and friends also appear in the movie!
While not technically the author of a specific book turned into a movie, the legendary Marvel mastermind deserves a special mention. He played an MC at the strip club where Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) works.
Sources: (Mentalfloss) (CBR) (Entertainment Weekly)
Authors who appeared in movie adaptations of their books
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Many movies are inspired by books. In fact, many are indeed big-screen adaptations of novels and other literary pieces. And while we've seen many directors and celebrities making cameos in movies, it's not as common to see the authors of the original books making appearances.
In this gallery, you'll find just that: authors who appeared in movie adaptations of their books. Check them out.