James Lee Burke
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Summary
James Lee Burke was born on December 5, 1936[1], in Houston[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and journalist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,803 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Alafair Burke[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Field of work: literary activity[10], detective literature[11]
- Educated at: University of Missouri[12], University of Louisiana at Lafayette[13], Lamar High School[14]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Edgar Awards[16], Gumshoe Awards[17], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[18], German Crime Fiction Award[19], Gold Dagger[20], Q137754323[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Academic degree: Master of Arts[23]
- Residence: New Iberia[24], Lolo[25]
- Family name: Burke[26]
- Given name: James[27], Lee[28]
- Official website: https://www.jamesleeburke.com/[29]
- Work location: Missoula[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: James Lee Burke[32]
- Start of work period: 1965[33]
Why It Matters
James Lee Burke has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was James Lee Burke born?
James Lee Burke's place of birth was Houston[2].
What did James Lee Burke do for work?
James Lee Burke worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and journalist[5].
Where did James Lee Burke go to school?
James Lee Burke was educated at University of Missouri[12], University of Louisiana at Lafayette[13], and Lamar High School[14].
What awards did James Lee Burke receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Edgar Awards[16], Gumshoe Awards[17], and Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[18].