John Fante

1909–1983; american novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of italian descent.

Born April 8th, 1909 in Boulder. [ref]

Died May 8th, 1983 at 74 years old in Woodland Hills (diabetes). [ref]

Occupations
novelist, screenwriter, writer
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