Jim Thompson
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Summary
Jim Thompson was born on September 27, 1906[1], in Anadarko[2]. He died on April 7, 1977[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], trade unionist[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,682 views/month, #6,870 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: television writer[13]
- Field of work: literary activity[14], thriller[15], television screenwriting[16], detective literature[17]
- Notable work: The Grifters[18], Pop. 1280[19], The Killer Inside Me[20], The Getaway[21], Now and on Earth[22]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: detective fiction[25]
- Cause of death: stroke[26]
- Family name: Thompson[27]
- Given name: Jim[28]
- Topic's main category: Q8978690[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: James Myers Thompson[32]
- Name in native language: Jim Thompson[33]
- Start of work period: 1929[34]
Why It Matters
Jim Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include The Killer Inside Me[37], a literary work[38] and Pop. 1280[39], a literary work[40].
FAQs
Where was Jim Thompson born?
Jim Thompson was born in Anadarko[2].
Where did Jim Thompson die?
Jim Thompson died in Hollywood[4].
What did Jim Thompson do for work?
Jim Thompson worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], trade unionist[8], and film actor[9].