J. D. Salinger

Known For: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: January 1, 1919
Day of Death: January 27, 2010 (91 years old)
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Jerome David Salinger was an American writer who is known for his widely-read novel “The Catcher in the Rye.” Following his early success, Salinger led a very private life for more than a half-century. He published his final original work in 1965 and gave his last interview in 1980.