Description:
Jim Thompson was born on 27 September 1906 in Anadarko, Oklahoma, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Paths of Glory (1957), The Killing (1956) and The Getaway (1972). He died on 7 April 1977 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Birthday
September 27, 1906
Born In
Anadarko, Oklahoma, USA
Alternative names
James Thompson
Trivia
He is considered among the most influential crime writers in American literature, with some critics claiming his superiority to the more popular Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler.
Nickname
James Dillon
