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About James Leo Herlihy

Birth

1927

Death

1993

First book

1950

Years writing

76

James Leo Herlihy was an American novelist, playwright and actor.

James Leo Herlihy was a versatile American artist who excelled as a novelist, playwright, and actor.

His most globally recognized work is the acclaimed novel Midnight Cowboy.

Born in Detroit in 1927, his career spanned various creative fields, including screenwriting and stage acting.

Throughout his career, he published a total of nine works exploring themes of fiction and drama.

His literary legacy masterfully captures the essence and social tensions of the 1960s.