J. P. Donleavy
James Patrick Donleavy (23 April 1926 – 11 September 2017) was an American-Irish novelist, short story writer and playwright. His best-known work is the novel The Ginger Man, which was initially banned for obscenity.
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Donleavy appearing on After Dark in 1991 | |
| Born | James Patrick Donleavy 23 April 1926 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 11 September 2017 (aged 91) Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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| Known for | The Ginger Man A Fairy Tale of New York |
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| Children | 2 children, 2 stepchildren |
| Awards | Bord Gáis Lifetime Achievement Award |
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