Jean Auel (February 18, 1936 – present). Born Jean Marie Untinen. Jean Auel’s best-selling novels, a six-part series set during the Ice Age, have sold over 34 million copies. Her first novel, “Clan of the Cave Bear” was made into a movie starring Daryl Hannah. Ms. Auel holds a master’s degree in business administration has been named an Officer of the Order of Arts & Letters by the French Minister of Culture and Communication and is a member of Mensa.