Connelly
Americannoun
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His most recent film role was 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, in which he played Jimmy, a bartender who works with the character played by Jennifer Connelly, Tom Cruise's love interest.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Connelly introduced his best-known series protagonist, Harry Bosch, in 1992.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Think of Michael Connelly — he’s Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller — who each will have another book coming soon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
My mom swallowed self-help books and the occasional memoir as my dad tucked into the latest Michael Connelly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Connelly took him through his brother’s operation, as it had been some years since Terrance had made a proper tour.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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