Will James

January 4, 2024
Novelist

Quick Facts

Will James
Full Name Will James
Occupation Novelist
Date Of Birth Jun 6, 1892(1892-06-06)
Age 132
Date Of Death September 3, 1942, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace Canada
Country Canada
Horoscope Gemini

Will James Biography

Name Will James
Birthday Jun 6
Birth Year 1892
Place Of Birth Canada
Birth Country Canada
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Alice Conradt

Will James is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on June 6, 1892 in Canada, Canada. A writer and artist whose works deal with the American West, he is most famous for his Newbery Medal- winning book, Smoky the Cowhorse. His other popular works include Bucking Horse Riders and Lone Cowboy.

He and Louis Sachar both won the Newbery Medal.

He was born Joseph Ernest Nephtali Dufault in Quebec, Canada, and he moved to the United States only after he was accused of stealing cattle in his native country. He married Alice Conradt, the sister of his rodeo partner, in 1920.

Will James Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Novelist
House Living in own house.

Will James is one of the richest Novelist from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Will James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked as a stuntman and served in the U.S. Army. He also worked as a sketch artist in San Francisco before publishing his first literary work in the early 1920s.

His last work, The American Cowboy, was published the year of his death.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Will James Dating?

According to our records, Will James married to Alice Conradt. As of December 1, 2023, Will James’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Will Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Will James celebrates birthday on June 6 of every year.

Why is James famous?

A: Will James is best known as an author-illustrator. He became one of the most influential western artists and writers of his generation and spanned the time period between Charles M. Russell and the contemporary artists of today.

Will James Ranch Montana?

In 1926, Will James wrote the book “Smoky the Cow Horse“, which received the Newbery Award. A highlight in Will’s life was in 1927, when he purchased 4,000 acres on East Pryor Creek, Big Horn County, Montana. The ranch was called and is still referred to as the “Rocking R Ranch”.

Will James Cabin Billings MT?

The local legend is that Will James used to be hauled up to the cabin, or rode his horse there, to dry out after drunken sprees in Billings’ saloons. This is a photograph of the Snook Ranch in Billings. The Snooks bought the property in 1940.

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