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Willard Motley
Willard Francis Motley is an African-American author. Motley wrote a column in the Chicago Defender under the pseudonym Bud Billiken. Motley was also a freelance writer, later founded and published Hull House magazine and worked on the Federal Writers Project. Motley's first and most popular novel, Knock on Any Door, was made into a movie of the same name.
BornWillard Francis Motley, July 14, 1909, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 04, 1965, Mexico City, Mexico
OccupationAuthor
EducationEnglewood High School (Chicago)
Notable worksKnock on Any Door
Years active1923–1965
RelativesArchibald Motley (uncle)

About Willard Motley

Novelist Willard Motley was born on July 4, 1909 in Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 55, on March 4, 1965).

Knock on Any Door, his 1947 novel, was turned into a film directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Movie Actor Humphrey Bogart. His other works are Let No Man Write My Epitaph and Let Noon Be Fair.

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Willard Motley before becoming famous

Willard Motley was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1909 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).

Under the pen name"Bud Billikin", he wrote a children's column called"Bud Says" for the Chicago Defender.

Achievement of Willard Motley

Knock on Any Door, his most well-known novel, is sometimes classified as a work of stark naturalism.

Willard Motley's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born on the South Side of Chicago and died in Mexico City. His uncle was the artist Archibald Motley.

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We Fished All Night, based on his story, was made into a film that featured Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald's music.

Willard Motley Income & Net worth

Willard Motley's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a novelist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Willard Motley.

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Latest information about Willard Motley updated on March 19 2023.