James Jones net worth and salary: James Jones is a Novelist who has a net worth of $45 Million. James Jones was born in Robinson, in November 6, 1921. Remembered best for his National Book Award-winning historical novel From Here to Eternity, Jones is also known for his 1962 work The Thin Red Line, which is also based on his World War II experiences.
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🎂 James Jones - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, James Jones is 102 years, 11 months and 27 days old. James Jones will celebrate 103rd birthday on a Wednesday 6th of November 2024. Below we countdown to James Jones upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	James Jones
Occupation	Novelist
Age	102 years old
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Born	November 6, 1921 (Robinson, IL)
Birthday	November 6
Town/City	Robinson, IL
Nationality	IL

🌙 Zodiac

James Jones’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

James Jones was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

About

Remembered best for his National Book Award-winning historical novel From Here to Eternity, Jones is also known for his 1962 work The Thin Red Line, which is also based on his World War II experiences.

Before Fame

After joining the U.S. Army in the late 1930s, he served in World War II as a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment's 25th Infantry Division. Before achieving tremendous literary success with From Here to Eternity, Jones failed to find a publisher for a work titled They Shall Inherit the Laughter.

Trivia

In the early 1950s, he helped establish the Handy Writers' Colony in Illinois.

Family Life

He grew up in Robinson, Illinois, as the child of Ramon and Ada Jones. His marriage to actress Gloria Jones (who was a screen body-double for Marilyn Monroe) produced an author daughter named Kaylie Jones.

Associated With

Jones' novel From Here to Eternity was adapted into a multi-Academy Award-winning 1953 film starring Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, and Burt Lancaster. The book also inspired a 1979 miniseries starring Natalie Wood, Kim Basinger, and William Devane.