James Ellroy
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James Ellroy
Summary
James Ellroy is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on March 4, 1948[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], autobiographer[6], screenwriter[7], and crime fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #6,420 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- James Ellroy was born in Los Angeles[2].
- James Ellroy was born on March 4, 1948[3].
- James Ellroy held citizenship in United States[10].
- James Ellroy's professions included writer[4].
- James Ellroy's professions included novelist[5].
- James Ellroy worked as an autobiographer[6].
- James Ellroy worked as a screenwriter[7].
- James Ellroy worked as a crime fiction writer[8].
- James Ellroy was educated at Fairfax High School[11].
- A notable work attributed to James Ellroy is Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy[12].
- A notable work attributed to James Ellroy is L.A. Quartet[13].
- A notable work attributed to James Ellroy is Underworld USA Trilogy[14].
- James Ellroy received the Edgar Awards[15].
- James Ellroy was a member of Writers Guild of America West[16].
- James Ellroy is recorded as male[17].
- James Ellroy's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- James Ellroy's genre is crime fiction[19].
- James Ellroy's genre is historical fiction[20].
- James Ellroy's genre is mystery fiction[21].
- James Ellroy's genre is noir fiction[22].
- James Ellroy's Commons category is recorded as James Ellroy[23].
- James Ellroy's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[24].
- James Ellroy's residence is recorded as Denver[25].
- James Ellroy's residence is recorded as Kansas City[26].
- James Ellroy's residence is recorded as Connecticut[27].
Body
Origins and Family
James Ellroy's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on March 4, 1948[3].
Education
James Ellroy's education included a stint at Fairfax High School[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], autobiographer[6], screenwriter[7], and crime fiction writer[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy[12], a book series[28]; L.A. Quartet[13], a novel series[29]; and Underworld USA Trilogy[14], a novel series[30].
Recognition
James Ellroy received the Edgar Awards[15].
Why It Matters
James Ellroy ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #6,420 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He has been cited as an influence by Dominique Manotti[33], a writer[34], b. 1942[35], of France[36], awarded the CWA International Dagger[37].
Works attributed to him include L.A. Confidential[38], a written work[39]; The Black Dahlia[40], a written work[41]; American Tabloid[42], a written work[43]; Blood on the Moon[44], a written work[45]; L.A. Quartet[46], a novel series[47]; and The Cold Six Thousand[48], a written work[49].
FAQs
Where was James Ellroy born?
James Ellroy was born in Los Angeles[2].
What did James Ellroy do for work?
James Ellroy worked as writer[4], novelist[5], autobiographer[6], screenwriter[7], and crime fiction writer[8].
Where did James Ellroy go to school?
James Ellroy was educated at Fairfax High School[11].
What awards did James Ellroy receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[15].
Who did James Ellroy influence?
James Ellroy has been cited as an influence by Dominique Manotti[33].