James Agee
Novelist, journalist, poet, screenwriter, film critic
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About James Agee
The prolific American novelist was one of the most discerning and thorough film critics in his time. His critical analysis of a subject was often from the perspective of a consumer rather than an expert.
Early Life
Born in 1909, the Tennessee native studied at Harvard University, and wrote for Fortune magazine after he graduated in 1932. There he published his collection of poems “Permit Me Voyage.”
Career
Among the creative artists whose works he reviewed and appreciated were filmmakers such as Charlie Chaplin, Aleksandr Dovzhenko and D.W. Griffith. With his positive reviews of comic actors such as Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton, he helped revive their ailing craft. Before his death, he wrote the novel, “A Death in the Family,” which was published posthumously in 1957.
Personal Life
He remained married to his third wife, Mia Fitcsh, until his death in 1955. He had 4 children. His first two wives were Via Saunders and Alma Mailman.
Legacy
His book “A Death in the Family” was awarded the 1958 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Some of his reviews and screenplays were compiled in the book “Agee on Film.”
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F.A.Q. about James Agee
When is his birthday?
James Agee's birthday is on November 27, 1909.
In how many days is his birthday?
James' birthday is in 297 days
How old was James when he died?
He was 45 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 16, 1955.
How old would he be today?
James Agee would be 113 years old if he was alive today.
Where was James from?
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S..