★ 7.4 
Writing
Alex Haley
Alex Haley is best known for Roots, Roots, American Experience and Roots: The Next Generations. Alex Haley was born on August 11, 1921. Alex Haley died on February 10, 1992 at the age of 70.
- Born
- August 11, 1921
- Place of birth
- Ithaca, New York, USA
- Died
- February 10, 1992 (70 years old)
Biography
Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11, 1921 – February 10, 1992) was an African-American writer. He is best known as the author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family and the coauthor of The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Alex Haley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Alex Haley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016RootsNovel
- 1998Mama Flora's FamilyWriter
- 1993Alex Haley's QueenWriter
- 1988American ExperienceSelf - Biographer
- 1980Palmerstown, U.S.A.Writer
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsWriter
- 1977RootsWriter
- 1975ApostrophesSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1948BambiSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Alex Haley been in?
Alex Haley is best known for Roots, Roots, American Experience and Roots: The Next Generations.
When was Alex Haley born?
Alex Haley was born on August 11, 1921. (Ithaca, New York, USA)
How old is Alex Haley?
Alex Haley died on February 10, 1992 at the age of 70.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·