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About James Clavell
James was an award-winning Australian novelist and director who is mostly acknowledged for his seven-novel dubbed “The Asian Saga”. His other novels include "The Children's Story" (1964) and "Thrump-O-Moto" (1986).
He initially began his career in the military where he fought in World War II under the Royal Artillery. James was captured in 1942 and became a prisoner of war. He went on to become a captain but had to drop out of the military in 1946 after he was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident. Following his exit from the service, he entered into the film industry.
He directed films like "To Sir, With Love" (1967), "Where's Jack?" (1969), and "Thirty Years' War" (1971). He had cancer and later died of a stroke in 1994.
Family Life
His father was naval officer, Commander Richard Clavell, while his mother was called Eileen Clavell. He married April Stride in 1949 until his death in 1994. His children are Michaela and Petra Brando-Corval.
Achievements
He won the "Outstanding Limited Series" prize at the 1981 Primetime Emmy Awards for his role in "Shogun".
James was nominated for the "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures" accolade at the 1968 Directors Guild of America, USA, for the work "To Sir, with Love".
In 1964, the film, "The Great Escape" earned him a nomination for the Writers Guild of America’s "Best Written American Drama" award.
Trivia
He studied at Portsmouth Grammar School.
He died a month to his 73rd birthday.
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F.A.Q. about James Clavell
When is his birthday?
James Clavell's birthday is on October 10, 1921.
In how many days is his birthday?
James' birthday is in 168 days
How old was James when he died?
He was 72 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 7, 1994.
How old would he be today?
James Clavell would be 102 years old if he was alive today.
Where was James from?
He was born in Sydney, Australia.