Jim Thompson

Born

September 27, 1906

Died

April 7, 1977 (70 years old)

Known For

Writing

Place of Birth

Anadarko, Oklahoma Territory, USA

James Myers Thompson (September 27, 1906 – April 7, 1977) was an American novelist and screenwriter, known for his hardboiled crime fiction. Notable works include The Grifters, After Dark, My Sweet and The Killer Inside Me

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