- Born
- Birth nameJames Henry Webb Jr.
- Jim Webb was born on February 9, 1946 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Rules of Engagement (2000), Whiskey River and Prepared to Serve: The U.S. Naval Academy in the Vietnam Era (2003). He has been married to Hong Le Webb since October 2006. They have one child. He was previously married to Jo Ann Krukar and Barbara Samorajczyk.
- SpousesHong Le Webb(October 2006 - present) (1 child)Jo Ann Krukar(April 11, 1981 - 2004) (divorced, 3 children)Barbara Samorajczyk(June 7, 1968 - August 18, 1980) (divorced, 1 child)
- Democratic candidate for Senate in Virginia.
- During his service as a Marine in Vietnam James Webb was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts.
- Webb's son is a U. S. Marine who served in Iraq. Webb wore his son's old combat boots every day during his 2006 Senate campaign.
- His novel "The Emperor's General" is purchased by Paramount pictures as the largest book-to-film deal of the year.
- Elected to the U.S. Senate (Virginia) by defeating George Allen by about 7000 votes.
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