James Jones
- January 4, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Jones |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 6, 1921(1921-11-06) |
| Age | 103 |
| Date Of Death | May 9, 1977, Southampton, NY |
| Birthplace | Robinson |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
James Jones Biography
| Name | James Jones |
| Birthday | Nov 6 |
| Birth Year | 1921 |
| Place Of Birth | Robinson |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Gloria Jones |
| Children(s) | Kaylie Jones, Jamie Jones |
James Jones is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on November 6, 1921 in Robinson, Illinois, United States. Remembered best for his National Book Award-winning historical novel From Here to Eternity, Jones is also known for his 1962 work The Thin Red Line, which is also based on his World War II experiences.
Jones’ novel From Here to Eternity was adapted into a multi-Academy Award- winning 1953 film starring Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, and Burt Lancaster. The book also inspired a 1979 miniseries starring Natalie Wood, Kim Basinger, and William Devane.
He grew up in Robinson, Illinois, as the child of Ramon and Ada Jones. His marriage to actress Gloria Jones (who was a screen body-double for Marilyn Monroe) produced an author daughter named Kaylie Jones.
James Jones Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Jones is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After joining the U.S. Army in the late 1930s, he served in World War II as a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment’s 25th Infantry Division. Before achieving tremendous literary success with From Here to Eternity, Jones failed to find a publisher for a work titled They Shall Inherit the Laughter.
In the early 1950s, he helped establish the Handy Writers’ Colony in Illinois.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
James Jones height 6 feet 4 inches James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is James Jones Dating?
According to our records, James Jones married to Gloria Jones. As of December 1, 2023, James Jones’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Jones celebrates birthday on November 6 of every year.
Who is James Jones?
James Jones, (born November 6, 1921, Robinson, Illinois, U.S.—died May 9, 1977, Southampton, New York), American novelist best known for From Here to Eternity (1951), a novel about the peacetime army in Hawaii just before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Is James Jones in the Hall of Fame?
He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Jones was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2003 NBA draft.
How many finals did James Jones go to?
James Jones had his most career appearances in the NBA Finals, with 6 appearances.
Who did James Jones play for NFL?
NFL.com Analyst In those nine seasons, he totaled a career 5,861 receiving yards, 433 receptions and 51 touchdowns. Jones was drafted in the third round by the Green Bay Packers in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played in Super Bowl XLV in 2011 with the Packers, helping them win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What happened to James Jones?
Jim Jones died of a gunshot wound to the head in Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978. His death occurred during the Jonestown Massacre, when he ordered the mass murder-suicide of more than 900 members of his Peoples Temple religious group.