J. D. Salinger
Born
January 1, 1919
Died
January 27, 2010 (91 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Jerome David Salinger was an American writer who is known for his widely-read novel “The Catcher in the Rye.” Following his early success, Salinger led a very private life for more than a half-century. He published his final original work in 1965 and gave his last interview in 1980.
