James Leo Herlihy

James Leo Herlihy was an American novelist, playwright and actor. Born into a working class family in Detroit, Michigan, Herlihy is known for his novels "Midnight Cowboy" and "All Fall Down" and his play "Blue Denim", all of which were adapted for the screen. Other works include "The Season of the Witch" and a number of short stories. Herlihy also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.