James Bacon (author)

James Bacon
Born(1914-05-12)May 12, 1914
DiedSeptember 18, 2010(2010-09-18) (aged 96)
Occupations
  • Writer
  • journalist
  • columnist
  • actor
Years active1954–1986
ChildrenRoger Bacon, Kathleen Brooks, Margaret Smith, Thomas Bacon, and James Bacon

James Bacon (May 12, 1914 – September 18, 2010) was an American author and journalist who also worked as an actor in film and television. He wrote historical accounts of his years observing Hollywood and a biography of Jackie Gleason.