About

Known credits:
6
Birthday:
1932-03-31
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois
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John Jakes

Overview

John William Jakes (born March 31, 1932) was an American writer, best known for American historical & speculative fiction. His Civil War trilogy, North and South, has sold millions of copies worldwide. He was also the author of The Kent Family Chronicles. He has used the pen name Jay Scotland. In September 2013, Jakes was named a Florida Literary Legend at the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writers Conference in St. Augustine, Florida.

Known for

Acting
1990 A Cry in the Wild Actor Rescue Plane Pilot 58
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1979 The Seekers Actor Alex Elphinstone N/A
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Writing
1979 The Seekers Writing Novel N/A
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1979 The Rebels Writing Novel N/A
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1978 The Bastard Writing Novel 59
Average
1978 The Kent Chronicles Writing Novel 69
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