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- Died
- Birth nameJames Ramon Jones
- James Jones was born on November 6, 1921 in Robinson, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for The Thin Red Line (1998), From Here to Eternity (1953) and The Longest Day (1962). He was married to Gloria Jones. He died on May 9, 1977 in Southampton, New York, USA.
- SpouseGloria Jones(February 27, 1957 - May 9, 1977) (his death, 1 child)
- Won a National Book Award for his first novel, "From Here to Eternity."
- Witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) when he'd just turned 20-years-old.
- Father, with Gloria Jones, of Kaylie Jones.
- Wife Gloria Jones (June 6, 1928 - June 9, 2006) was once a stand-in for Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch (1955), and for Eva Marie Saint in On the Waterfront (1954). She also danced with Arthur Murray on his popular TV show before marrying Jones.
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