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Who is Marlon James?
Marlon James is a well-known Jamaican author and podcaster. Marlon James co-hosts a literary podcast titled “Marlon and Jake Read Dead People” with his editor Jake Morrissey, which explores the work of deceased authors in a casual setting. Marlon began writing his first television series, Get Millie Back, for HBO and Channel 4 in 2021.
Early Life and Childhood
Marlon James was born in Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica on November 24, 1970. He has been alive for 51 years. Every year on November 24th, Marlon celebrates his birthday.
Marlon’s mother (who gave him his first prose book, a collection of O. Henry stories) became a detective, and his father (from whom James inherited a love of Shakespeare and Coleridge) became a lawyer.
Education Details
Marlon James attended the prestigious Wolmer’s Trust High School for Boys in Kingston. Marlon graduated from the University of the West Indies in 1991, where he studied Language and Literature.
He left Jamaica to escape homophobic violence and economic conditions that he saw as threatening his career, later explaining, “Whether it was in a plane or a coffin, I knew I had to get out of Jamaica.”
Wilkes University in Pennsylvania awarded him a master’s degree in creative writing (2006).
Professional Career
“Moon Witch, Spider King,” James’smost recent book, was released on February 15, 2022. The novel delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights for the right to tell her own story.
It is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap. It is part adventure story, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man.
Marlon co-hosts a literary podcast called “Marlon and Jake Read Dead People” with his editor Jake Morrissey, which explores the work of deceased authors in a casual setting.
Every episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically, dead authors, both those they like and those they despise.
Net Worth and Salary
Marlon James earns an annual salary of $76,692.
Marlon has amassed a sizable fortune over the course of his career. Marlon’s net worth is estimated to be $767,751.
Relationship Status
Marlon James is married to Nicholas Boggs, his business partner. The couple shares a two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood.
Currently, Marlon has not revealed much about his partner Nicholas Boggs to the public.
Body Measurements
He stands taller than average. Marlon is 5 feet 10 inches tall (Approx. 1.75 m).
Social Media
His Twitter handle is @MarlonJames5.
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Trivia
- James was born in Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica on November 24, 1970.
- Marlon is married to Nicholas Boggs, his business partner.
- The couple shares a two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood.
- His net worth is estimated to be $767,751.
- Marlon is 5 feet 10 inches tall (Approx. 1.75 m).
