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Who is James Baldwin? Biography, gossip, facts?



James Arthur Baldwin (August 2 1924 - December 1 1987) was an American novelist essayist playwright poet and social critic. Baldwin's essays such as the collection Notes of a Native Son (1955) explore palpable yet unspoken intricacies of racial sexual and class distinctions in Western societies most notably in mid-20th-century America and their inevitable if unnameable tensions with personal identity assumptions uncertainties yearning and questing.

How does James Baldwin look like? How did James Baldwin look like young?

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This is how James Baldwin looks like. The photo hopefully gives you an impression of James Baldwin's look, life and work.
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When is James Baldwin's birthday?


James Baldwin was born on the , which was a Saturday. James Baldwin's next birthday would be in 317 days (would be turning 102years old then).

How old would James Baldwin be today?


Today, James Baldwin would be 101 years old. To be more precise, James Baldwin would be 36881 days old or 885144 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of James Baldwin? Is there a James Baldwin action figure?


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What was James Baldwin's zodiac sign?


James Baldwin's zodiac sign was Leo.
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The ruling planet of Leo is the Sun. Therefore, lucky days were Sundays and lucky numbers were: 1, 4, 10, 13, 19 and 22 . Gold, Orange, White and Red were James Baldwin's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Leo include: Self-awareness, Dignity, Optimism and Romantic. Negative character traits could be: Arrogance and Impatience.

Was James Baldwin gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether James Baldwin was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
79% of all voters think that James Baldwin was gay (homosexual), 14% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 7% like to think that James Baldwin was actually bisexual.


Is James Baldwin still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, James Baldwin is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of James Baldwin's hairstyle or shirtless?

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How old was James Baldwin when he/she died?


James Baldwin was 63 years old when he/she died.

Was James Baldwin hot or not?


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63% of all voters think that James Baldwin was hot, 38% voted for "Not Hot".

When did James Baldwin die? How long ago was that?


James Baldwin died on the 1st of December 1987, which was a Tuesday. The tragic death occurred 37 years ago.

Where was James Baldwin born?


James Baldwin was born in Harlem.

Did James Baldwin do drugs? Did James Baldwin smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that James Baldwin did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did James Baldwin do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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30% of the voters think that James Baldwin did do drugs regularly, 50% assume that James Baldwin did take drugs recreationally and 20% are convinced that James Baldwin has never tried drugs before.

Where did James Baldwin die?


James Baldwin died in France, Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

What was James Baldwin's birth name?


James Baldwin's birth name was James Arthur Baldwin.

When did James Baldwin retire? When did James Baldwin end the active career?


James Baldwin retired in 1985, which is more than 40 years ago.

When did James Baldwin's career start? How long ago was that?


James Baldwin's career started in 1947. That is more than 78 years ago.

Which university did James Baldwin attend?


James Baldwin attended a few different universities. These are the ones we know of: DeWitt Clinton High School and The New School.

Who are similar writers to James Baldwin?


Greg Bennett (writer), Roland Grubb Kent, Eleanor Updale, Pasha Malla and Edward M. Brecher are writers that are similar to James Baldwin. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.

What is James Baldwin doing now?


As mentioned above, James Baldwin died 37 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about James Baldwin's life as well as your comments below.

What is James Baldwin's net worth in 2025? How much does James Baldwin earn?


According to various sources, James Baldwin's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about James Baldwin's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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James Baldwin's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $901797191 in 2025, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.