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Connelly

American  
[kon-l-ee] / ˈkɒn l i /

noun

  1. Marc(us Cook), 1890–1980, U.S. dramatist.


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How did his relatively brief stint in the NFL and longer life experiences shape a book that is as affecting as the debut novels of Mosley, Michael Connelly or S.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

Other Connelly characters make cameos in “Ironwood,” a special treat from a genre master whose work seems as fresh as ever.

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

Marjorie Connelly and Rich Meislin designed an innovative poll of American attitudes about class.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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