James Leo Herlihy

James Leo Herlihy (/ˈhɜːrləhi/; February 27, 1927 – October 21, 1993) was an American novelist, playwright and actor.

James Leo Herlihy
Born(1927-02-27)February 27, 1927
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 21, 1993(1993-10-21) (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • playwright
  • actor
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction

Herlihy is known for his novels Midnight Cowboy and All Fall Down, and his play Blue Denim, all of which were adapted for cinema. Other publications include The Season of the Witch and several short stories.

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