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Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson (1906–1977) was an American writer, screenwriter and novelist.

Also recorded as James M. Thompson; James Meyers "Jim" Thompson.

Jim Thompson in brief

Born
1906
Died
1977
Known for
writer,screenwriter,novelist,trade unionist,actor
Place of birth
Anadarko

Overview

Recorded at birth as James Myers Thompson.

Born at Anadarko in 1906, died at Hollywood in 1977.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, thriller and television screenwriting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are detective fiction.

Membership is recorded of Writers Guild of America West.

Works named in the authority record are The Grifters, Pop. 1280, The Killer Inside Me, The Getaway and Now and on Earth.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q433800: Jim Thompson

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