James Ellroy

Lee Earle "James" Ellroy (born March 4, 1948) is an American crime fiction writer and essayist. Ellroy has become known for a telegrammatic prose style in his most recent work, wherein he frequently omits connecting words and uses only short, staccato sentences, and in particular for the novels The Black Dahlia (1987) and L.A. Confidential (1990).

James Ellroy
Ellroy in 2011
BornLee Earle Ellroy
(1948-03-04) March 4, 1948
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationCrime writer, essayist
EducationFairfax High School (expelled)
GenreCrime fiction, historical fiction, mystery fiction, noir fiction
Years active1981–present
Notable works
  • Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy
  • L.A. Quartet
  • Underworld USA Trilogy
  • My Dark Places
Spouse
Mary Doherty
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(m. 1988; div. 1991)​
    Helen Knode
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    (m. 1991; div. 2006)​
    PartnerErika Schickel (sep.)
    Military career
    Allegiance United States
    Service/branch United States Army
    Years of service1965 (3 months)
    Website
    jamesellroy.net
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