Playwright John Fante
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John Fante
Living place: Denver
Birthday: 8-4-1909
Population of US 1909: 90,490,000
Global rank: #71797
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Who is Playwright John Fante?
An influential American fiction writer and screenwriter, he is known for his Bandini Quartet (1938-1985) book series, and especially for his semi-autobiographical novel, Asking the Sands (1939). His other works on dirty realism include Full of Life (1952), The Brotherhood of the Grapes (1977), and Dreams from Bunker Hill (1982).
His novel, Asking the Dust, has been adapted into a feature 2006 Paramount Pictures starring Donald Sutherland, Colin Farrell, and Salma Hayek.
An influential American fiction writer and screenwriter, he is known for his Bandini Quartet (1938-1985) book series, and especially for his semi-autobiographical novel, Asking the Sands (1939). His other works on dirty realism include Full of Life (1952), The Brotherhood of the Grapes (1977), and Dreams from Bunker Hill (1982).
His novel, Asking the Dust, has been adapted into a feature 2006 Paramount Pictures starring Donald Sutherland, Colin Farrell, and Salma Hayek.
After trying, and failing, to get his stories published by Mercury America, he finally received a letter of acceptance for his short story, Altar Boy. The work was accepted by editor H. L. Mencken on the condition that Fante type it up.
He was born in Denver, Colorado, the son of an Italian immigrant father. He briefly studied at the University of Colorado.
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His books the author inspired Charles Bukowski. Bukowski is often compared to Fante's hero, Bandini.
His books the author inspired Charles Bukowski. Bukowski is often compared to Fante's hero, Bandini.
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When was Playwright John Fante born?
John Fante was born in 8-4-1909, death year is , at the age of 116.
Where is Playwright John Fante's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
John Fante was born in Denver, Colorado- United States. is a Playwright, whose Zodiac is Aries, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Rooster. John Fante's global rank is 71797 and whose rank is 344 in list of famous Playwright. Population of US in 1909 is about 90,490,000 persons.
John Fante was born in 8-4-1909, death year is , at the age of 116.
Where is Playwright John Fante's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
John Fante was born in Denver, Colorado- United States. is a Playwright, whose Zodiac is Aries, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Rooster. John Fante's global rank is 71797 and whose rank is 344 in list of famous Playwright. Population of US in 1909 is about 90,490,000 persons.
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Events in 1909 and 8-4
Events in US in the birth year of John Fante
- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is founded by prominent black and white intellectuals and led by W. E. B. Du Bois.
- Congress enacts Republican-sponsored Payne-Aldrich Tariff, which is met by the public with disappointment.
Birthday John Fante (8-4) in history
- Day 8-4 year 1513: Explorer Ponce de León claimed the land of Florida belonged to Spain.
- Day 8-4 year 1913: The 17th Amendment was ratified, requiring the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote rather than by the state legislators.
- Day 8-4 year 1935: The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was approved by Congress to help alleviate joblessness during the Great Depression.
- Day 8-4 year 1946: The League of Nations assembled for the last time.
- Day 8-4 year 1973: Artist Pablo Picasso died.
- Day 8-4 year 1974: Henry "Hank" Aaron hit the 715th home run of his career, breaking Babe Ruth's record.
- Day 8-4 year 1986: Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California.
- Day 8-4 year 1992: Tennis ace Arthur Ashe announced that he had AIDS.
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