- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJuan Pedro Tomas
- Piri Thomas was born on September 30, 1928 in East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Sabado Morning (2003), Every Child Is Born a Poet: The Life and Work of Piri Thomas (2003) and Independent Lens (1999). He was married to Suzie Dod, Betty Elder and Daniela Calo. He died on October 17, 2011 in El Cerrito, California, USA.
- SpousesSuzie Dod(? - October 17, 2011)Betty Elder(? - 1986) (her death)Daniela Calo (divorced)
- Was the son of a Puerto Rican mother, Dolores Montañez, and a Cuban father, Juan Tomás de la Cruz.
- Author of the book "Down These Mean Streets," which became a best seller and and a staple on U.S. high school and college reading lists.
- Survived by six children from his marriages and other relationships.
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