John Ball

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As per our current Database, John Ball is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 John Ball - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, John Ball is 113 years, 5 months and 14 days old. John Ball will celebrate 114rd birthday on a Tuesday 8th of July 2025. Below we countdown to John Ball upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

John Ball’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John Ball was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

About

An American mystery writer, he is best known for his series of novels about African-American police detective, Virgil Tibbs. He published the first novel in the series, In the Heat of the Night, in 1965.

Before Fame

He studied at Wisconsin's Carroll College. He later wrote for several magazines and newspapers, including the Brooklyn Eagle.

Trivia

In 1971, he published a bestselling thriller entitled The First Team.

Family Life

He was born in New York, and he grew up in Wisconsin. He married Patricia Ball.

Associated With

His works have been compared to those of Tom Clancy.

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