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James Ellroy

James Ellroy

Writing · born 4 March 1948 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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James Ellroy (born March 4, 1948) is an American crime fiction writer and essayist. Ellroy has become known for a so-called "telegraphic" 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), The Big Nowhere (1988), L.A. Confidential (1990), White Jazz (1992), American Tabloid (1995), The Cold Six Thousand (2001), and Blood's a Rover (2009).

Where to start: Wonder Boys (2000).

As actor 17

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best James Ellroy movie?

By viewer score, Wonder Boys (2000) at 6.8/10.

What are James Ellroy’s most popular movies?

Wonder Boys.

How many movies has James Ellroy made?

17 films on TMDB, 17 as actor.

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