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| Born | February 27, 1927 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1993 (aged 66) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
James Leo Herlihy (/ˈhɜːrləhi/; February 27, 1927 – October 21, 1993) was an American novelist, playwright and actor.
Herlihy is known for his novels Midnight Cowboy and All Fall Down, and his play Blue Denim, all of which were adapted for cinema. Other publications include The Season of the Witch and several short stories.[1]
- ^ Grimes, William (October 22, 1993), "James Leo Herlihy, 66, Novelist Who Wrote 'Midnight Cowboy'", The New York Times, retrieved February 11, 2010