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James Ellroy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 04, 1948 |
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| Age | 78 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also James Ellroy's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Writing crime novels, particularly the 'L.A. Quartet' series including 'The Black Dahlia' and 'L.A. Confidential'. |
Intro
James Ellroy is an acclaimed American crime fiction writer known for his distinctive style and complex, gritty novels centered on crime, corruption, and the dark side of Los Angeles. His work often draws from noir traditions and his own turbulent life experiences.
Early Life & Background
James Ellroy was born Lee Earle Ellroy in Los Angeles in 1948. His parents divorced when he was young, and he was later deeply affected by the murder of his mother when he was ten years old, which influenced much of his later writing.
Career Highlights
- Publication of breakout novel 'The Black Dahlia' (1987), a fictionalized account of a real Los Angeles murder case.
- Author of the celebrated 'L.A. Quartet', which includes 'The Black Dahlia', 'The Big Nowhere', 'L.A. Confidential', and 'White Jazz'.
- 'L.A. Confidential' and 'The Black Dahlia' were adapted into major motion pictures.
- Received the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award in 2015.
Trivia
- His mother's unsolved 1958 murder was a major influence on his writing career.
- Ellroy has a terse, staccato writing style, sometimes referred to as 'telegraphic'.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is James Ellroy?
James Ellroy is 78 years old.
When was James Ellroy born?
James Ellroy was born the 4 March 1948.
Where is James Ellroy from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 4th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: King Michael I of Romania, who was forced to abdicate in December 1947, issued a statement in London on March 4, 1948, declaring that his abdication had been imposed upon him by force and that he did not consider himself bound by it.
- Day of the week: March 4th, 1948 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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