John Grisham
American writer (born 1955).
The record
John Grisham is an American writer. Born on 8 February 1955 in Jonesboro, Grisham is 71.
Positions held include member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1984–1990). Notable works include The Firm. Grisham studied at Mississippi State University and University of Mississippi. Honours include Bancarella Literary Prize, Helmerich Award and Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 73 languages, John Grisham is No. 1,378 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 February 1955, Jonesboro (age 71)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Writer, lawyer, novelist
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi
- Genres
- Legal thriller
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 73
Did you know
Was 29 when first member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1984).
Shares a birthday with Jules Verne and John Ruskin.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Jonesboro, with Wes Bentley.
Has a Wikipedia article in 73 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1984–1990Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
Connections
- SpouseRenee Grisham
Honours and works
Awards
- Bancarella Literary Prize1994
- Helmerich Award2005
- Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction2009
- Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction2011
- Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction2014
- Lucien Barrière Literary Award2018
Notable works
- The Firm
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- Wikidata Q106465 (facts, CC0)
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