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James Clavell
James Clavell is best known for Shōgun, Shōgun, The Rifleman and Noble House. James Clavell was born on October 10, 1924. James Clavell died on September 7, 1994 at the age of 69.
- Born
- October 10, 1924
- Place of birth
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Died
- September 7, 1994 (69 years old)
Biography
James Clavell, born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell (10 October 1924 – 7 September 1994) was an Australian (later naturalized American) novelist, screenwriter, director and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. Clavell is best known for his epic Asian Saga series of novels and their televised adaptations, along with such films as The Great Escape and To Sir, with Love.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024ShōgunNovel
- 1988Noble HouseNovel
- 1980ShōgunExecutive Producer
- 1963World in Action
- 1961RipcordDirector
- 1959The DetectivesDirector
- 1958The RiflemanDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Clavell been in?
James Clavell is best known for Shōgun, Shōgun, The Rifleman and Noble House.
When was James Clavell born?
James Clavell was born on October 10, 1924. (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
How old is James Clavell?
James Clavell died on September 7, 1994 at the age of 69.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·