Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS. He gained fame by being captured doing Green Ops in the Gulf war and writing a bestselling book about it. His birthdate is unknown because he was found in a basket on the porch of Guys Hospital, London. Because his first book was such a success he wrote another one, Immediate Action, which also enjoyed good sales. He also served as an advisor for the scenes of urban firefights in the movie Heat, which led to the fact that they are very good indeed.