James Sallis(1944-2026)

Writer
Actor

James Sallis was born on 21 December 1944 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Drive (2011), Blue Devils (2022) and Drive (2007). He was married to Karyn Smith. He died on 27 January 2026 in the USA.

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Known for

Drive

7.8

Writer

2011

Blue Devils

8.4

Short

Writer

2022

Drive

Video

Writer

2007

The Detective's Lover

5.5

Detective

2012

Credits

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Writer

Blue Devils
8.4
Short
- based on a story by
- 2022
Drive
7.8
- book
- 2011
Drive
Video
- author
- 2007

Actor

The Detective's Lover
5.5
- Detective
- 2012

Personal details

Official site
- Official Site
Born
- December 21, 1944
- Helena, Arkansas, USA
Died
- January 27, 2026
- USA
Spouse
- Karyn Smith1991 - January 27, 2026 (his death)
Other works
Remembrance, "Two Views of Thomas M. Disch," Published in the "Chicago Tribune (USA)," 13 July 2008.