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Chester Himes
Chester Bomar Himes is an American writer. His works, some of which have been filmed, include If He Hollers Let Him Go, published in 1945 and his best known Detective Harlem novel, set in the 1950s and early years. 1960 and there are two black policemen called Grave. Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson. In 1958, Himes won the Grand Prix for French Police Literature.
BornChester Bomar Himes, July 29, 1909, Jefferson City, Missouri, US
DiedNovember 12, 1984, Moraira, Spain
Pen nameChester Himes
OccupationNovelist
Period1934–1980
GenreHardboiled crime fiction, detective fiction
Notable worksHarlem Detective series of novels
Notable awardsGrand Prix de Littérature Policière
SpouseJean Lucinda Johnson (m. 1937 – div. 1978) Lesley Packard (m. 1978 – his death)

About Chester Himes

Novelist Chester Himes was born in Missouri, United States on July 29, 1909. He dies at the age of 75, on November 12, 1984.

He is best known for his Harlem Detective series, but he also wrote the classic novel If He Hollers Let Him Go, which was released in 1945. The Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere was awarded to him.

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Chester Himes before becoming famous

Chester Himes was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1909 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).

For armed robbery, he was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in jail, of which he served seven years.

Achievement of Chester Himes

In the 1950s, he relocated to France.

Chester Himes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1936, he married Jean Johnson.

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Religious Leader Malcolm X considered him a friend.

Chester Himes Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Chester Himes updated on March 10 2023.